[big][big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
General Assembly Resolution[/big]

Resolution 0011[/big]
Adopted by the General Assembly on 24th October 2016[/big]

General Assembly,

Noting the various investigations carried out into the Andean Genocide,

Aware of the evidence obtained in such investigations and the scope thereof,

Complying with Article 3 of General Assembly Resolution #0010[note]Article 22.5 is still in effect so GA still holds SC responsibilities.[/note]

Resolved to bring closure to this matter once and for all.


1. Notified of the charges outlined in Annex One.

2. Complies with article eight of Annex One to arrest and detain those individuals mentioned in Annex One articles 1-7 should those named be within the jurisdictions of member nations.

3. Reprimands the First Empire of Rokkenjima with a fine of र650,000,000.

Spoiler: Annex One • show

1) General Ran of Toshindai is charged as follows:

i) That he conspired to breach articles 1.7 (a & b) of the Uppsala Convention (the use of chemical and biological weapons)
ii) That he conspired to breach articles 2.4 and 8.1 of the Uppsala Convention by the targeting of civilians by Toshindai forces.
iii) That he conspired to breach article 8.8 of the Uppsala Convention by not permitting civilians to leave the combat zone.

2) Toshindai Military Commanders from the war[1] are charged as follows:

i) That they knowingly and willingly breached articles 1.7 (a & b) of the Uppsala Convention (the use of chemical and biological weapons)
ii) That they knowingly and willingly breached articles 2.4 and 8.1 of the Uppsala Convention by directing forces under their command to target civilians.
iii) That they knowingly and willingly breached article 8.8 of the Uppsala Convention by not permitting civilians to leave the combat zone.

3) Sumire Abruscato of Rokkenjima is charged as follows:

i) That she as de facto head of government for the then Shogunate of Toshindai failed in her duty to uphold article 1.2 of the Uppsala Convention
ii) That she conspired with the Toshindai Military to facilitate the Andean Genocide.

4) Field Marshall Lancaster is charged as follows:

i) That he conspired with Toshindai military forces to enable breaches of articles 1.7 (a & b) of the Uppsala Convention (the use of chemical and biological weapons)
ii) That he conspired with Toshindai military forces to enable breaches of articles 2.4 and 8.1 of the Uppsala Convention (the targeting of civilians by Toshindai forces).
iii) That in his capacity as senior authority over the Toshindai military forces he failed to act in accordance with article 2.5 of the Uppsala Convention (Duty of Care to Civilians)

5. Charles Foster Ofdensen is charged as follows:

i) That he conspired with Sumire Abruscato and Field Marshall Lancaster to facilitate breaches of the Uppsala Convention.

6. His Imperial Highness Emperor Emerita Alexander Anselmo of the First Empire of Rokkenjima is charged as follows:

i) That he in full knowledge of the events occurring in Nueva Ardia did by inaction breach articles 1.1 and 1.2 of the Uppsala Convention by not upholding provisions of the Sakura-Umeko Accord.

7. Her Imperial Highness Empress Emerita Beatrice Anselmo of the First Empire of Rokkenjima is charged as follows:

i) That she in full knowledge of the events occurring in Nueva Ardia did by inaction breach articles 1.1 and 1.2 of the Uppsala Convention by not upholding provisions of the Sakura-Umeko Accord.

The CAC believes due to the nature of the charges against those named in articles 1-7 and the prospect of them posing a flight risk that they should be arrested.

[big][big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
General Assembly Resolution[/big]

Resolution 0009[/big]
Adopted by the General Assembly on 12th July 2016[/big]

General Assembly,

Recognizing the concerns of members of the international community

Responding to those concerns

Determined to bring closure concerned, hereby;

1. Authorizes the establishment of an international investigation into the conduct and actions of General Sebastian Cartier in the build up to and duration of the War in Marseilles.

2. Nominates The Holy Empire of Achkaerin to lead the investigation team which shall be carried out by an international investigative team (herein known as the IIT)

3. Requires that General Cartier surrender himself into the custody of the IIT for the duration of the investigation.

4. Stipulates that the the first duty of the IIT shall be to draw up a list of charges against General Cartier that are to be investigated and to give a time frame for the process.

5. Recognizes General Cartier's rights under international law and commits to upholding them.

6. Nominates The Republic of Lakhzovia to scrutinize the investigation as it proceeds and to give reports to the General Assembly alongside the lead investigator if requested.

7. Reserves the decision on whether or not to prosecute General Cartier to itself upon the recommendation of the International Court of Justice.

8. Resolves that the bench who try General Cartier (should it proceed to prosecution) shall not comprise the national judge of the lead investigator and shall otherwise act in accordance with the provisions of established international law.

[big][big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
General Assembly Resolution[/big]

Resolution 0007[/big]
Adopted by the General Assembly on 28 June 2016[/big]

The General Assembly,

Recognising that modern crime transcends national borders and territory.

Recognising that the effective combating of such crime requires a global response

Concerned that several nations across Mundus have become safe haven's for criminals

Recognising that informed opinion and active co-operation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the combating of crime.

Believing Governments have a responsibility for the safety of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate law enforcement measures


1. Authorises the Secretary General to establish the Mundus Crime Agency in accordance with Appendix 1 of this resolution

2. Further Authorises the Secretary General to appoint an interim Chief Constable until Appendix 1 can be fully implemented

Spoiler: Appendix One • show

The Mundus Crime Agency (MCA) shall be a non-governmental organisation which exists to fulfil the following aims.

1. Act as a directing and co-ordinating authority on international law enforcement
2. Establish and maintain effective collaboration with the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation, specialized agencies, governmental justice departments, professional groups and such other organizations as may be deemed appropriate
3. Assist Governments, upon request, in strengthening their law enforcement agencies.
4. Furnish appropriate technical assistance and, in emergencies, necessary aid upon the request or acceptance of Governments
5. Promote co-operation among law enforcement agencies in the investigation and enforcement of law.
6. Promote co-operation among law enforcement agencies in the sharing of relevant intelligence in order to prevent criminal activity
7. Promote improved standards of teaching and training in the law enforcement professions
8. Assist in developing an informed public opinion among all peoples on matters of crime.

The MCA shall adhere to the following charter.

1. Any member of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation is automatically entitled to be a member of MCA by agreeing to abide by this charter.

2. Each MCA member shall appoint one individual considered by their home nation to be competent in law enforcement matters to sit on the Constabulary Board.

3. Members of the Constabulary Board may sit at the discretion of their home nation

4. From within their members the Constabulary Board shall appoint, by majority vote a Chief Constable.

5. The Chief Constable may serve for a term of 3 years, renewable once.

6. The Chief Constable shall fulfil the following duties.

i) To chair meetings of the MCA
ii) To appoint appropriate people to oversee MCA operations and programmes
iii) To make twice annual reports to the CTO General Assembly on the work of the organisation.
iv) To act as an advisor, or to appoint an appropriate advisor to the CTO General Assembly or Security Council should it be necessary.
v) To cast the deciding vote in the event of any tied votes within the Constabulary Board.

7. The Chief Constable may be replaced should a motion of no confidence receive the support of 75% of MCA members

8. The Constabulary Board shall be responsible for

i) Supporting the work of the Chief Constable
ii) Taking part in debates regarding the work of MCA
iii) Holding the Chief Constable to Account
iv) Liaising with their home nations to promote the aims of the organisation.
v) Making annual reports to the organisation about crime in their nation.
vi) Making requests to MCA for specific help or support required by the nation.

9. Any member of the MCA may bring before the Constabulary Board a resolution designed at fulfilling the organisations aims

10. Once a resolution has been proposed the Chief Constable shall present it to the Council for debate.

11. Resolutions shall be passed by a majority vote, ties shall be decided by the Chief Constable.

12. The MCA may recruit staff to fulfill its aims, these must fulfill the following criteria:

i) Not hold any government position in their home nation at the time of their appointment
ii) Not hold any military position
iii) be from a nation that is a MCA member

13. In exercising its authority the MCA may:

i) carry out training exercises in any member nation, subject to the agreement of that nations representative or government.
ii) carry out live investigations inside member nations, subject to the agreement of that nations representative or government.
iii) issue international arrest warrants against specific people.

14. MCA Members shall be required where necessary and/or appropriate to:

i) Comply with requests from fellow MCA nations for criminal investigations to be carried out in their territory
ii) Enforce international arrest warrants issued by the MCA or Secretary General.
iii) Share intelligence relating to criminal activity with other MCA nations.
iv) Extradite fugitive criminals once arrested to nations where they are wanted.

15. In an instance where compliance with section 15 would be against the nations conscience (such as concern over potential MCUR violations) notice of such intent should be delivered to the Constabulary Board.
 
16. Non CTO members may apply to be members of the MCA. A non CTO member shall be admitted as long as two MCA members support their admission.

[big][big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
General Assembly Resolution[/big]

Resolution 0005[/big]
Adopted by the General Assembly on 7th June 2016[/big]

The General Assembly,

Recognizes the Andean Genocide as a violation of the Mundus Convention of Universal Rights and Uppsala Convention,

Recognizes the First Empire of Rokkenjima had part in funding the military actions of Toshindai against Andean civilians,

Acknowledges that the Commonwealth Treaty Organization had a role in enabling Toshindai's crimes on the Andean Peninsula by their lack of action.

Complying to grant the Andinist Republic of Nueva Ardia reasonable reparation,

Committed to ensure all future acts of Genocide are opposed regardless of perpetrator.

1. Declares the Andean genocide to be a war crime committed by members of the Toshindai military.

2. Commands Toshindai factions of the Edelweiss Concordat to return the gold stolen from the Andean Peninsula. Following completion of the tribunals investigation war reparation to the Andinist Republic of Nueva Ardia should be payable by these states with the cost borne equally.

3. Demands Rokkenjima pay reparation for the damages if Toshindai is unable to do so in it's current state, and such crimes are established as having knowingly occurred during the Mentorship of Toshindai.

4. Commissions the Penninsular War Tribunal to investigate allegations of war crimes by those involved in the conflict whether directly or indirectly. The chair of the Tribunal shall be appointed by the Secretary General.

5. Commands the authorities of North Toshindai, South Toshindai and Snowflower Hold to, subsequent to the Pennisular War Tribunal's recommendations, arrest Military Commanders, Daimyo's and Governors in the Peninsular War who ordered and carried out Genocidal acts and present them to an International Court.

6. Establishes The Andean Claims Commission, a body which will be formed of eight individuals, at least four of which must be Andean who shall oversee allocation of the funds. Nations of the CTO are expected to contribute funding which will be used to help those affected by the genocide rebuild their lives.

[big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
General Assembly Resolution[/big][/big]

[big]Resolution 0003
Adopted by the General Assembly on 4th January 2016[/big]

The General Assembly,

Recognising that recent conflicts have caused a refugee crisis.

Believing nations could have done more to prevent loss of life.

Recognising that the swift actions of several nations and organisations including East Moreland, Ossario, Achkaerin, Rokkenjima and the Joint Emergency Team did much to save life

Convinced that such swift action is required for future refugee crisis


1. Authorises the Secretary General to establish the CTO Refugee Council in accordance with Appendix 1 of this resolution

2. Further Authorises the Secretary General to appoint an interim Council Chair until Appendix 1 can be fully implemented

Spoiler: Appendix 1 • show

The Refugee Council shall be a multi-national non governmental organisation under the umbrella of the CTO.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this document a refugee shall be defined as any who; owing to well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality,
membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence as a result of such events, is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it.

In the case of a person who has more than one nationality, the term “the country of his nationality” shall mean each of the countries of which he is a national, and a person shall not be deemed to be lacking the protection of the country of his nationality if, without any valid reason based on well-founded fear, he has not availed himself of the protection of one of the countries of which he is a national.

AIMS

1. To provide a framework to allow refugees to receive timely and organised aid
2. To put in place provision for the safe movement of refugees
3. To maintain a database of refugees
4. To aid refugees in returning, whenever possible, to the county of his nationality.
5. To liase with nations affected by refugees
6. To liase with nations and agencies involved with aiding refugees
7. To act as a guardian for the rights of refugees

ARTICLES

1. Any nation who is a member of the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation (CTO) and who has ratified this charter is considered a full member.

2. Nations who are not CTO members may apply for Observer status should they receive support of 75% of all full members and ratified this charter. An observer may propose actions to the council, take a full part in debates but shall not be permitted to vote.

3. The organisation shall consist of a Council and shall appoint a Council Chair.

4. The council consists of one representative authorised by each full member and observer nation.

5. The Council Chair shall be appointed by the Council using a majority vote.

6. A Council Chair shall serve for a term of six years[1] and may not serve consecutive terms

7. The Council Chair shall be required to undertake the following duties.

i) Make an annual report to the General Assembly as well as any additional requested reports
ii)Present proposals to the Council for debate.
iii)Chair Council meetings
iv)Ensure accurate records of council meetings are kept
v) Represent the organisation in talks with national governments
vi)Liaise with other agencies to fulfil the organisations aims.
vii) Promote Refugee Rights in all nations

8. The Refugee Council shall be required to undertake the following duties.

i) Hold the Council Chair to account. The Council may replace the Chair should 75% of all Full members support a vote of no confidence.
ii)Work to promote Refugee Rights within their home nation.
iii)Liaise with agencies within their home nations
iv) Make an annual report to the chair about the state of refugees within their nation.
v) Present proposals to the Council for debate
vi) Provide support to the Chair if requested.

9. The Refugee Council shall be permitted to issue, as a matter of last resort, a CTO Passport to refugees.

10. A Refugee shall have the following responsibilities.

a) To comply with the laws of the nation in which they are residing
b) To register as a refugee as soon as they are no longer in danger
c) To inform the government of the nation they reside in of any change in circumstances

11. A refugee shall have the following rights

a) To be treated no less favourably than a foreign citizen residing in the host nation.
b) To be permitted to obtain material possessions
c) To be permitted to gain lawful employment in accordance with the host nations laws.
d) To have full access to courts of law
e) To have the right to communicate with the Refugee Council or its Council Chair


12. The Refugee Council shall recruit its own staff who may not hold any position within the government or military of their home nation.

13. The Refugee Council shall be funded by a combination of donations by member nations and private donors. All private donors must be declared to the CTO General Assembly.

14. The Refugee Council may operate it is own fleet of aircraft and naval vessels. This shall be registered in the Union of Nordic People, however should circumstances dictate they may be registered in any Full Member nation deemed fit by the Council Chair

15. A refugee is advised to wait until the circumstances that made them a refugee have ceased to exist before returning home. They may return home in advance of such a moment but if they choose to do so then they do so at their own risk.

[big] Resolution #0001
    Adopted by the General Assembly on 03/07/2015[/big]

[/b]

    The General Assembly,

    Deeply Concerned at the use of direct military intervention by the Holy Empire of Achkaerin's within Nueva Ardia's Sovereign Borders, including the attack of military personnel by Holy Empire military personnel,

    Concerned further at the attack of a civilian vessel by the Holy Empire of Achkaerin

    Taking into account that such an attack is contrary to the Uppsala Convention,

    1. Condemns these acts of terror by the Holy Empire of Achkaerin,

    2. Orders the Holy Empire of Achkaerin to withdraw all military personnel and weaponry from Nueva Ardia,

    3. Refers the actions of the Government of the Holy Empire of Achkaerin to the Convention Advisory Committee for the Uppsala Conventions,

    4. Demands that the Government of the Holy Empire of Achkaerin be prosecuted if found to be in breach of the Uppsala Convention by the Convention Advisory Committee.

[big][big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
Security Council Resolution[/big]

Resolution 0005[/big]
Adopted by the Security Council on 20th August 2016[/big]

The Security Council,

Concerned By the invasion and occupation of another nations sovereign lands,

Showing it's support for the sovereignty of another nation,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Commonwealth Treaty,

1. Notes that Vienra is under the Sunset Concordat[note]equivalent of Versailles, possibly a placeholder, depends if we already have one[/note] the rightful territory of the Ionia Confederacy.

2. Recognizes The territorial integrity of the Ionia Confederacy and the grievances of Nova Ardia regarding this matter.

3. Establishes a de-militarized zone along the Nova Ardian/Ionian border to be policed by international forces.

4. Entrusts General Kakashi Fuji with the responsibility of commanding the de-militarized zone outlined in point three.

5. Commits to the facilitating of a free and fair referendum to determine peacefully the will of the occupants of Vienra. Such a referendum shall be held once the fighting has stopped and relevant investigations carried out.

[big][big][big]Commonwealth Treaty Organisation
Security Council Resolution[/big]

Resolution #0003[/big]
Adopted by the Security Council on 3rd July 2016[/big]

The Security Council,

Acknowledging the blatant disregard for human life being expressed by elements within Mercia amount to war crimes under the Uppsala Convention,

Accepting the details of the Carpenter File,

Commending the Kingdom of East Moreland, the Holy Empire of Achkaerin and the Kingdom of Ul Ceinnslaig for their work thus far.

Determined to uphold its commitments to international peace and security,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Commonwealth Treaty,

1. Declares that the events in Mercia amount to a religious genocide

2. Establishes a no fly zone across Mercian airspace

3. Strongly requests that CTO member nations contribute to the enforcement of the no fly zone.

4. Imposes a military embargo on Mercia in terms of weaponry and military supplies.

5. Authorizes the arrest of Prince Rupert of Hassop and those others responsible for crimes committed under the Uppsala Convention.

[big][big][big]Security Council Resolution[/big]

Resolution #0001[/big]
Adopted by the Security Council on 27 May 2015[/big]

The Security Council,

Noting the conflict between The Odinist Republic of Ĺland and a number of independently-owned vessels (herein ‘protesting ships’) with their flag in the Kingdom of Dartfordia, the Kingdom of East Moreland, the First Empire of Rokkenjima, et al.,

Concerned at the unintentional escalation of conflict between protest ships and The Odinist Republic of Ĺland,

Recognising the sovereign rights of The Odinist Republic of Ĺland, in accordance with Article 73 of the Fair Seas Concordat, to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations adopted by it in conformity with the Concordat,

Commending the South Hills Council of Governments for the swift establishment of a peaceful buffer zone,

Wishing to resolve the conflict as swiftly and peacefully as possible,

Considering the clauses and principles of the Fair Seas Concordat,

Considering the views of The Odinist Republic of Ĺland, the Kingdom of Dartfordia, et al.,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Commonwealth Treaty,

1. Hereby establishes a 10 nautical mile ‘Buffer Zone’, drawn eastward from the edge of the Exclusive Economic Zone of The Odinist Republic of Ĺland, insofar as not to interfere with the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Union of Nordic People or any other state,

2. Nominates the South Hills Council of Governments to patrol and regulate the buffer zone,

3. Requires that all military or government-owned ships not exercising their right to innocent passage, with the exception of ships belonging to the South Hills Coast Guard, withdraw from the buffer zone and remain outside until such time as the Security Council agrees to dissolve it,

4. Requests that all non-government ships not exercising their right to innocent passage, including ships participating in the protest, observe the Buffer Zone and remain clear of it,

5. Requests the flag state of ships participating in the protest to give notice to their ships of the Security Council’s request,

6. Empowers the South Hills Coast Guard, in the exercise of regulating the buffer zone, to take all reasonable measures to enforce (3) and (4),

7. Requests that The Odinist Republic of Ĺland does not interfere with the operation of the Buffer Zone,

8. Authorises the South Hills Coast Guard to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of all protestor ships within the Exclusive Economic Zone of The Odinist Republic of Ĺland and the Buffer Zone, or beyond the Buffer Zone,

9. Further authorises a warship or government-owned ship belonging to a flag state of a protesting ship, or the South Hills Coast Guard, to enter the Buffer Zone and Exclusive Economic Zone at the request of the Government of The Odinist Republic of Ĺland,

10. Recognises the right of a flag state of a protesting ship, in the event of a gross violation of this resolution, any future resolution, the Treaty, the Fair Seas Concordat, the Uppsala Conventions, or international common law, to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of ships of ships of their flag,

11. Notes as follows:
a. The above authorisation in ( does not authorise the South Hills Coast Guard of a protesting ship to interfere in processes deemed lawful by Article 73 of the Fair Seas Concordat insofar as a reasonable procedure is undertaken,
b. Should the South Hills Coast Guard be unable to sufficiently maintain the Buffer Zone, then they shall inform the Security Council, who shall nominate another member state of the Organisation to do so,
c. The Odinist Republic of Ĺland is not bound by the terms of this resolution, but a failure to comply with its provisions may result in further action by the Security Council, General Assembly or International Court of Justice, or individual member states mandated by the same, to ensure compliance with this resolution,
d. The flag state of a protesting ship shall not be held liable for violations of this resolution by the protesting ship, but shall be held liable for their own actions, or actions by their warships or government-owned vessels.