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Amnesty International:
Proposed War Crimes Act Amendments Are Administration's Latest Attempt to Protect Failed War on Terror Policy Architects
WASHINGTON - August 9 - Larry Cox, Amnesty International USA's executive director, issued the following statement in response to news reports that the Bush administration has drafted amendments to the War Crimes Act that would essentially remove the possibility of prosecution for American nationals, including political appointees, CIA officers, contractors and former military personnel, accused of humiliating and degrading war detainees:
'This latest administration attempt to provide cover for those who created and implemented its failed war on terror policies that violated U.S. and international law is deplorable. Since the September 11 attacks, the administration has attempted to immunize its people from prosecution for breaching the Geneva Conventions and other laws through crafty legal interpretations. Now that the Supreme Court has affirmed the rule of law and the applicability of Common Article 3 of the Conventions,
President Bush is looking to limit the War Crimes Act through legislation. The administration should stop seeking escape valves for those who have committed crimes and instead use its energy to hold perpetrators accountable.'
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