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resolution is a single sentence, with different sections separated by
semicolons and commas. The language of the document will greatly
influence its appeal. Wording should be clear, concise, and specific;
every clause should have a purpose. Three parts comprise the
resolution: the heading, the preamble, and the operative clauses.
Heading
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sponsoring nation(s), and the organ of the UN the delegation is
addressing.
Preamble
The preamble explains the purposes of the
resolution. The perambulatory clauses begin with present participles
and often refer to past resolution precedents and authorizations in the
UN Charter for actions.
Operative Clauses
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resolution. Each of these clauses starts with a verb (in the third
person singular) and taken as a whole, deals thoroughly with one idea
arranged in logical progression. Each clause should not be a collection
of unrelated thoughts or statements on a broad topic, but should focus
on one aspect of the problem.
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Alarmed
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Concerned
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Further
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Observing
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Realizing
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Welcoming |
Operative Clauses |
Accepts
Adopts
Affirms
Appeals
Appreciates
Approves
Authorizes
Calls
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Concurs
Condemns
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Congratulates
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Directs
Draws attention
Emphasizes
Encourages
Endorses
Expresses its appreciation
Expresses its concern
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Has resolved
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Committee: Security Council
Topic Area: Political Assassination verse Hunting Terrorism
Sponsored By: New Zealand
The Security Council,
Acknowledging that terrorism is an international problem with no easy solution,
Stressing
the responsibility of the Security Council as stated in the United
Nation's Charter Chapter IV, Article 41 through 51 to determine what
actions are necessary to ensure international peace and security,
Deeply disturbed by the escalation in terrorist acts that have affected the lives of countless individuals in recent years,
Fully believing it is the right of each nation to protect itself and its people from the threat of terrorism,
Keeping in mind that each nation has different definitions and distinctions for what constitutes a terrorist and what is a political activist,
Aware
that political assassination goes against the United Nations'
principles and purposes as stated in Chapter 1, Article 2-"1. All
Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat
or use of force against the territorial integrity or political
independence of any state."
Recognizing that political assassination violates the International Covenant on Civil and political Rights Part III Article 6, 10, and 14
Guided by the belief that all nations can work together to ensure international security and peace,
Welcoming all efforts to do so in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
Therefore be it resolved by the Security Council,
Acting under Chapter V of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Authorizes the creation of an international convention that shall:
a. Define terrorism in such a way that it reflects an international
interpretation of terrorism rather than a regional definition;
b. Decide with whom jurisdiction falls to try and punish the
perpetrator of a terrorist act-the victimized nation or the nation that
houses the perpetrator
c. Identify the characteristics of political assassination;
- Directs that the United Nations shall:
a. Ask the International Criminal Court and the International Court of
Justice to decide if a country or political leader has committed an act
of political assassination or terrorism as defined by the
aforementioned convention;
b. Use the decision of the Courts to resolve a just penalty for the
crime that reflects an international viewpoint on the degree offense;
- Decides that:
a. Punishment for a crime committed by an individual or select group
shall reflect the United Nations' anti-capital punishment policy;
b. Any nation that commits an act considered to be terrorism of
political assassination shall be penalized with international
sanctions, embargoes, and/or any other penalties deemed justifies by
the international community;
- Calls upon all nations to:
a. Recognize the authority of the United Nations and the International
Courts to decide and direct with actions need to be taken to ensure the
safety and peace of the international community;
b. Submit to the will of this Council and the United Nations;
- Emphasizes its determination to continue to take all steps
necessary to improve international relations, understanding, and
cooperation.
Signatories
New Zealand
United Kingdom
France
Australia
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