Bill

Bill > S2170


MA S2170

Resolve memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill memorializes the Massachusetts delegation to Congress and the United States Congress on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal to be convened by the International Criminal Court. The bill recognizes the humanitarian catastrophe in Syria, where tens of thousands have been brutally killed and millions displaced as refugees. It calls on Congress to seek appropriate actions to establish a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal, so that war crimes and crimes against humanity can be investigated and individuals responsible can be brought to justice through arrest and proper trial. The bill also supports publicity and sound information to accomplish these goals.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2551 (on 02/20/2020)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...