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MA S2170
Resolve memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2170 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2170.pdf |
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