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La Coalition pour la Cour pénale internationale appelle la Moldavie à prendre les mesures nécessaires pour ratifier le Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI). Un plus grand nombre de ratifications dans la région renforcera la voix des pays du monde au sein de la Cour et assurera une plus forte participation dans l’effort mondial pour établir une CPI véritablement juste, efficace et indépendante.
A ce jour, l’Europe et les Républiques d’Asie centrale comptent 40 Etats parties au Statut de Rome, dont 26 sont de l’Union européenne (UE). La région compte huit pays signataires dont la Moldavie (Arménie, République tchèque, le Kirghizistan, le Royaume de Monaco, la Fédération russe, l’Ukraine et l’Ouzbékistan).
Les Etats européens et l’Union européenne ont joué un rôle d’avant garde dans l’établissement de la Cour pénale internationale et leurs constants efforts continueront d’être essentiels pour que la CPI reste une cour juste et efficace. La Coalition appelle ainsi la Moldavie à ratifier le Statut de Rome et à soutenir pleinement cette première cour permanente et indépendante, capable de poursuivre et amener en justice les personnes responsables des violations du droit international les plus graves, à savoir les crimes de guerre, crimes contre l’humanité et génocide.
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Envoyez une lettre au Président de Moldavie pour l’encourager à ratifier le Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI).
Vous pouvez vous servir de la lettre ci-dessous comme exemple. Veuillez vous assurer d’inclure l’adresse de tous les contacts ci-dessous lorsque vous envoyez votre lettre.
Envoyez votre lettre à:
H.E. Vladimir Voronin
President
ave.Stefan cel Mare, 154, Chisinau, Moldova
Fax: 373-22-251035
Tel: 373-22-504239, 504244
H.E. Vasile Tarlev
Prime Minister (Premier Ministre)
Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, 1, Chisinau, Moldova
Fax: 373-22-242696
Tel: 373-22-250101, 250381
H.E. Marian Lupu
Chairman of Parliament, Mr. Marian Lupu:(Président du parlement)
ave.Stefan cel Mare, 105, Chisinau, Moldova
Fax: 373-22-233636, 233352
Tel : 373-22-233326, 237119, 233038
H.E. Vitalie Pirlog
Minister of Justice (Ministre de la Justice)
str.31 August 1989, 82, Chisinau, Moldova
fax 234788, 234797
tel.234795, 233340
H.E. Andrei Stratan
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Ministre des Affaires étrangères)
str.31 August 1989, 80, Chisinau, Moldova
Fax: 373-22-232302, 578308, 578269
Tel: 373-22-578206, 578207, 578205
Your Excellency:
I am writing to urge you to ensure Moldova’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC as soon as possible. The Court’s first cases in Uganda, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan signify that it is moving forward in its crucial work to end impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Moldova’s support for this new and vital system of international justice by acceding to the Rome Statute is therefore of utmost importance.
As you well know, the Rome Statute came into force in July 2002 and now has the support of more than half of the world’s nations. With Japan’s accession on 17 July 2007, a historic benchmark of 105 states have now acceded to or ratified the treaty and 139 are signatories. The new system of international justice represented by the International Criminal Court is an important tool that will ensure that the most serious international crimes no longer go unpunished. European nations are instrumental in building and strengthening this new justice system, and their support to the International Criminal Court is vital to its success and efficiency.
The recent positive ruling made by Moldova’s Constitutional Court in October 2007, in which it stated that the Rome Statute is compatible with the Moldovan Constitution, and the Decision of the Government on approval of the ratification bill passed in December 2007, are both positive developments. Furthermore, the efforts carried out by the relevant ministries, which drafted important pieces of legislation paving the way to Moldova’s ratification, in particular, the ICC ratification bill, are encouraging. Additionally, Moldova has demonstrated its commitment to the ICC by drafting a number of amendments to the national criminal code to adjust it to the provisions of the Rome Statute.
A prompt ratification would allow Moldova to actively participate in the annual Assembly of States Parties to the ICC, during which States make important decisions in relation to the administration of the Court. Ratification would also enable Moldova to participate in preparations for the review conference of the ICC to be convened in 2009 and to actively engage in the working group on the definition of the crime of aggression. Moreover, as a State Party, Moldova will be able to participate in judiciary and other elections at the Court, and have increased Moldovan staff representation and employment opportunities at the ICC.
I therefore urge Your Excellency to submit a ratification bill to Parliament as soon as possible and to fully align Moldovan legislation with all the provisions under the Rome Statute, including ratification of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ICC, and to finally become a part of this important system of international justice, along with 105 other states parties.
Sincerely,
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