Human+Rights+Sub-Comission+2.2


 * Measures to prevent arbitrary detention and involuntary disappearances in civilian populations**

Calls for the United Nations to increase measures by which to prevent arbitrary detention and involuntary disappearances by: a) Creating a relevant committee which would find and deal with such cases deemed appropriate under the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights by: i) Urging nations to contribute funds to the UN in creation of this policing division b) Pushing for greater resolve when dealing with such cases through: i) Possible help of the ICJ in prosecuting such offenders Recommends the UN to establish conventions dealing specifically with this issue in order to set guidelines for clear new definitions of such acts and ultimately to deal with infractions and assign clear consequences to nation states __Urges__ nations to allow UN watchdogs to enter, with notice, and be permitted to pursue accusations at governments by conducting investigations where appropriate in order to:
 * a)** Decrease the possibility of corruption in governmental systems and fight this problem under all circumstances
 * b)** Augment the fight against this issue

Involuntary disappearances are defined as “ the arrest, detention, abduction or any other form of deprivation of liberty by agents of the State or by persons or groups of persons acting with the authorization, support or acquiescence of the State, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the deprivation of liberty or by concealment of the fate or whereabouts of the disappeared person, which place such a person outside the protection of the law.” On the other hand an arbitrary detention occurs when detention does not follow “ national law or the due process of criminal procedure or where such standards are upheld by the judge but do not comply with international norms.” Recently, UN experts have called for an end to arbitrary detentions in Afghanistan as many detainees do not have access to a lawyer or cannot challenge their detention in front of judges. Since Article 9 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that, "no one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile" it therefore highlights the importance of this issue since it is essential in maintaining human rights. Moreover, the establishment of The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances is crucial to fighting this problem as it gives a framework on how to limit these incidents and possibly find a lasting solution to this issue. The Delegation of Iraq acknowledges that such events are brought about by the lack of governmental control and strength, and therefore it is essential for countries to establish a stable, non-corrupt government to prevent such issues. In order to prevent such actions from taking place within a nation, Iraq believes in the strengthening of central governments. To strengthen governments, the Delegation of Iraq believes that extra funds should be handed to developing governments in order to ensure stability. Moreover, in those countries torn by war, Iraq supports the integration of UN led troops within those nations in order to stabilize situations. Thus, it is evident that in the end, Iraq will support those movements striving for the developments of governments in order to prevent arbitrary detentions and involuntary disappearances in civilian populations.