12-03-2004, 09:31
EDIT 5: As there were no further suggestions, I submitted the Legally Human proposal. In part, I would like to see how well it fares, but if possible I would like to see it pass, or at least be voted on by the General Assembly. To find the proposal, simply search for "legally human"... also note that two clauses were added to Article V, subsection 2 in order to prevent single-nation domination of the cabinet. Unfortunately, I had to trim the first two lines to fit in the character length...
OOC: Thanks, those of you who gave me your insight and support! You all were a huge help!
The Holy Empire of Gethamane firstly would like to acknowledge specifically the work of Hooglastahn, but also the input of Mikitivity, in at least one original version of this proposal.
In essence, this proposal is intended to standardize some definitions. However, instead of tackling the fine line between "legitimate concern" and "filibustering," this resolution would simply address some oversights our Ministry of International Affairs: Legal Bureau have noted in previous resolutions.
Note that this is a first draft, and so has not been submitted as a proposal... Yet.
Concerning the "Category/Strength," I would appreciate input if someone has a differing opinion.
I see you all have your copies of the draft, and so I will now open the floor to comments!
Category/Strength: Human Rights/Mild
The United Nations is not an omniscient organization, and is capable of error. Unfortunately, our powers are limited when it comes to repairing the oversights of the past. This proposal is an effort at making reparations for those Member-States which contain non-human citizens by inferring upon them all the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of the human Member-States.
Observing that the United Nations contains Member-States which are composed, in whole or part, of non-human species;
Noting with regret that many United Nations Resolutions confer their benefits and responsibilities solely on humans;
Believing that all sapient creatures have the same inherent rights as humans;
Noting further that effort must be made to include these non-human species in United Nations Resolutions;
Having considered that the aforementioned United Nations Resolutions cannot be directly changed;
Fully aware that the United Nations cannot predict the future;
Section I: Definitions
Article I:
1. Affirms that, for purposes of this Resolution and not necessarily extending beyond, a “sapient species” shall be defined as any species which is capable of being a citizen in a Member-State of the United Nations, including any species which is capable of ruling aforementioned Member-State except as noted in subsection 2 of this article.
Article II:
1. Declares that, for purposes of this Resolution and not necessarily extending beyond, a “person” shall be defined as any individual of a sapient species as recognized by Article I.
2. Authorizes that, at the sole discretion of any sovereign nation, any “person” as defined in Article II may be exempt from inclusion as a “sapient species” as defined in Article I subsection 1 if the following criteria are met:
a) Aforementioned “person” is related to a “person” as defined in Article II who has the power to determine citizenship;
b) The relation is based a legally binding union (as, marriage) to a third party;
c) Relation can be defined as “in-laws”;
Section II: Reparations
Article III:
1. Proclaims that henceforth, all previous instances of the following that occur within a United Nations Resolution be read as including all sapient species: “human,” “human being,” or “human rights;” any other phrase indicative of a specific sapient species; phrases which, by grammar or intent, exclude certain sapient species; phrases which, lacking any explicit definition of terms, could be construed as to exclude sapient species.
Article IV:
1. Declares accordingly that any future instance of such a phrase indicated in Article III which occurs within a United Nations Resolution proposal be read as including all sapient species except as noted in subsection 2 of this Article.
2. Confirms that an exemption can be made to subsection 1 if the exemption is explicitly noted within the proposal for the aforementioned United Nations Resolution.
Section III: The Differences between Species
Article V:
1. Recommends that any “sapient species” possessing a biological maturity radically different than human present their case to the cabinet defined in subsection 2 of this article.
2. Calls upon all United Nations Member-States to volunteer a portion of their scientific and medical communities to a democratic cabinet which will have the sole purpose of reviewing and passing judgment on cases presented by a “sapient species.”
OOC: This is my first time... be gentle? :shock:
And if I carelessly didn't acknowledge you because I'm a clod, then please let me know (presuming I should have acknowledged you in the first place...) ;)
EDIT: It has come to my attention that I am, in fact, a moron and I can look at the Category stuff... Reflected in the post :P Also changed the title of the thread so the whole thing fits.
OOC: Thanks, those of you who gave me your insight and support! You all were a huge help!
The Holy Empire of Gethamane firstly would like to acknowledge specifically the work of Hooglastahn, but also the input of Mikitivity, in at least one original version of this proposal.
In essence, this proposal is intended to standardize some definitions. However, instead of tackling the fine line between "legitimate concern" and "filibustering," this resolution would simply address some oversights our Ministry of International Affairs: Legal Bureau have noted in previous resolutions.
Note that this is a first draft, and so has not been submitted as a proposal... Yet.
Concerning the "Category/Strength," I would appreciate input if someone has a differing opinion.
I see you all have your copies of the draft, and so I will now open the floor to comments!
Category/Strength: Human Rights/Mild
The United Nations is not an omniscient organization, and is capable of error. Unfortunately, our powers are limited when it comes to repairing the oversights of the past. This proposal is an effort at making reparations for those Member-States which contain non-human citizens by inferring upon them all the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of the human Member-States.
Observing that the United Nations contains Member-States which are composed, in whole or part, of non-human species;
Noting with regret that many United Nations Resolutions confer their benefits and responsibilities solely on humans;
Believing that all sapient creatures have the same inherent rights as humans;
Noting further that effort must be made to include these non-human species in United Nations Resolutions;
Having considered that the aforementioned United Nations Resolutions cannot be directly changed;
Fully aware that the United Nations cannot predict the future;
Section I: Definitions
Article I:
1. Affirms that, for purposes of this Resolution and not necessarily extending beyond, a “sapient species” shall be defined as any species which is capable of being a citizen in a Member-State of the United Nations, including any species which is capable of ruling aforementioned Member-State except as noted in subsection 2 of this article.
Article II:
1. Declares that, for purposes of this Resolution and not necessarily extending beyond, a “person” shall be defined as any individual of a sapient species as recognized by Article I.
2. Authorizes that, at the sole discretion of any sovereign nation, any “person” as defined in Article II may be exempt from inclusion as a “sapient species” as defined in Article I subsection 1 if the following criteria are met:
a) Aforementioned “person” is related to a “person” as defined in Article II who has the power to determine citizenship;
b) The relation is based a legally binding union (as, marriage) to a third party;
c) Relation can be defined as “in-laws”;
Section II: Reparations
Article III:
1. Proclaims that henceforth, all previous instances of the following that occur within a United Nations Resolution be read as including all sapient species: “human,” “human being,” or “human rights;” any other phrase indicative of a specific sapient species; phrases which, by grammar or intent, exclude certain sapient species; phrases which, lacking any explicit definition of terms, could be construed as to exclude sapient species.
Article IV:
1. Declares accordingly that any future instance of such a phrase indicated in Article III which occurs within a United Nations Resolution proposal be read as including all sapient species except as noted in subsection 2 of this Article.
2. Confirms that an exemption can be made to subsection 1 if the exemption is explicitly noted within the proposal for the aforementioned United Nations Resolution.
Section III: The Differences between Species
Article V:
1. Recommends that any “sapient species” possessing a biological maturity radically different than human present their case to the cabinet defined in subsection 2 of this article.
2. Calls upon all United Nations Member-States to volunteer a portion of their scientific and medical communities to a democratic cabinet which will have the sole purpose of reviewing and passing judgment on cases presented by a “sapient species.”
OOC: This is my first time... be gentle? :shock:
And if I carelessly didn't acknowledge you because I'm a clod, then please let me know (presuming I should have acknowledged you in the first place...) ;)
EDIT: It has come to my attention that I am, in fact, a moron and I can look at the Category stuff... Reflected in the post :P Also changed the title of the thread so the whole thing fits.