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Pedros Carretero

lines on the record: 7
first: 2016-06-08
most recent: 2016-06-08
sittings or episodes: 1
sources: un-security-council

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“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Spain's firm commitment to international criminal justice and our resolute support for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and for the Residual Mechanism. In the face of the impunity that prevails in the majority of today's conflicts, their work helps us to continue to have faith in justice. Their legacy goes beyond Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. It is a Vindication of the dignity of all victims in all conflicts. It is a source for hope that, in spite difficulties, justice is possible.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We urge the Mechanism not to give up on its efforts to find the eight persons indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda whose whereabouts remain unknown. During the previous debate here in the Council (see S/PV.7574) we learned of the arrest of Mr. Ntaganzwa, whose handover to Rwanda is excellent news. However, it is not enough. We reiterate our call to States where fugitives may be found or that may have information as to their whereabouts to cooperate without delay in finding, arresting and immediately handing them over to the Mechanism or to Rwandan authorities. Every day they remain at large is a genuine affront to their victims.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“Respect for the rule of law at the national and international levels alike demands compliance with the Tribunal's decisions, including those with which one may disagree. Just a few weeks from concluding its initial period of operations, the Residual Mechanism has consolidated itself as small, temporary and efficient structure, thereby meeting the Council's mandate. Its active cooperation with the Office of Internal Oversight Services is evidence of its determined commitment to a model of international criminal justice that is compatible with seeking efficiency while also ensuring due process guarantees for the accused. We hope that trend will continue as this new phase of intensive and important judicial activity gets under way.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“As important as it might be, the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia cannot alone serve the goal of ensuring justice and accountability for those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. As the Tribunal's closing date approaches, therefore, it is more important than ever that national judicial systems take over in order to continue the effort carried out to date by the international community as a whole. That is an inescapable responsibility, both out of respect for the victims and as a legacy to future generations. Serbia, which on many ocassions has cooperated with the Tribunal in its more than two decades of operation, should continue to do so and carry out the three arrest and surrender orders issued in January 2015.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“The Tribunal's proposals for addressing the ongoing loss of essential qualified personnel in this final stage should be duly considered. The support of the United Nations and of the Security Council continues to be essential in order that the Tribunal can complete its mandate. We cannot fail to express our concern about the decrease in cooperation with the Tribunal by the States of the former Yugoslavia, as well as about the insufficient number, pace and effectiveness that continue to characterize the trials under way at the national level. That is specifically the case with regard to cases ofmid- and high-level accused. Once again, we agree with the Prosecutor that more can, and should be, done. We urge those Governments to take the necessary measures to that end. Combating impunity is, and should be, a joint undertaking.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“The sentencing of Radovan Karadzic' illustrates that it is possible to bring to justice those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law. As stated by the Government of Spain in a press release on that occasion, his sentencing was "a resolute response to condemnable acts rooted in violent, exclusionary nationalism". It is noteworthy that the three sentences handed down in the reporting period took place in the time frame stipulated in the previous report. That is a positive sign that attests to the credibility of the Tribunal's commitment to abide by the December 2017 completion date. We note that the circumstances are not easy, but we urge the Tribunal and its personnel not to let up in their efforts.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“Ms. Pedros Carretero (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): It is an honour once again to have with us the Presidents of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and of the International Residual Mechanism and the Prosecutor for both bodies. I congratulate Judge Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz on their respective appointments. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Ambassador of Uruguay and his entire team for their outstanding work at the helm of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. I also thank Judge Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their detailed briefings on the work of the Tribunal over the past six months, which have included very notable progress.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source