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India Urges Orderly And Time-Bound Transition For UN Criminal Tribunal Mechanism
- •Congress MP Manish Tewari delivered India's national statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
- •India called for an efficient, time-bound transition of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals while safeguarding judicial independence.
- •Tewari emphasized the importance of preserving residual functions like archive management and witness protection.
- •India raised concerns regarding individuals acquitted or relocated to Niger, urging a cooperative and durable solution regarding their financial support.
- •The visiting delegation of Indian MPs also met with UN Office of Counter Terrorism Acting Under-Secretary-General Alexander Zouev.
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At the 81st Session of the UNGA, Congress MP Manish Tewari delivered India's national statement calling for an efficient, orderly, and time-bound transition of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) without compromising judicial independence or victims' rights.
India underscored that key residual functions such as archive management, witness protection, and assistance to national jurisdictions must be preserved to maintain the legacy of international ad hoc tribunals and ensure continued accountability.
India raised concerns over a judicial ruling setting a December 31, 2026 deadline after which the Mechanism would no longer have a legal or judicial obligation to provide financial assistance to individuals acquitted or released and relocated to Niger, urging a cooperative and durable solution.
