Permanent representative of australia to the united nations in geneva and ambassador for disarmament. While the nra and a bipartisan majority of progun senators have succeeded in blocking this treatys. Arms control is a term for international restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation and usage of small arms, conventional weapons, and weapons of mass destruction. The secretarygenerals letter to heads of states and government in english pdf. Both can have destabilising effects on social, societal and economic development and can represent major challenges to regional and national security. Jun 07, 2011 have no doubt that this plan is very real, with strong obama administration support. The model law offers a solid framework to guide pacific states, and small states in other regions, in. This treaty shall not apply to the international movement of conventional arms. Arms unroca as well as to small arms and light weapons salw. Programme of action on illicit small arms and light weapons, and its international tracing instrument. United nations small arms treaty poses direct threat to the.
The training seminars organized by the treaty section at united nations. The united states proposed the baruch plan in 1946 as a way to impose stringent international control over the nuclear fuel cycle and thereby avert a global nuclear arms race, but the soviet union rejected the proposal and negotiations failed. Senate ratification showdown could come any time president obama chooses and there will be very little time to fight back. List of 46 senators who voted to repeal the 2nd amendment via. Jan 24, 2017 though thensecretary of state john kerry signed the arms trade treaty att on behalf of the united states on september 25, 20, the obama administration waited until december 9, 2016, to. The arms trade treaty att is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons it entered into force on 24 december 2014. The small arms survey is a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to gen. United nations arms treaty threat to second amendment. Dec 09, 2014 the arms trade treaty att is a controversial subject garnering much attention internationally in recent months. Short title and commencement 1 this act may be cited as the arms trade treaty implementation act insert date. The hyperlinking of outside resources is not an endorsement by the united nations of the views expressed therein nor does the united nations have control over the content or accuracy of information provided. United nations everyone knew it was going to happen.
To uphold second amendment rights and prevent the united states. Small arms treaty nations are set to kick off a secretive, closeddoor conference in mexico city to begin making their utopian vision of a gunfree globe a reality. Prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in. This is a discussion on small arms treaty through the united nations. Basic principles on the use of force and firearms by. The first agreement to control arms sales, the arms trade treaty enters into force on december 24, 2014 in an effort to control the illicit trade of weapons that are likely to be used illegally, to cause harm, create destruction, and infringe upon human rights in. Arms trade treaty att in september, a bipartisan majority of the senate stated its. Enact tougher licensing requirements, making lawabiding americans cut through even more bureaucratic red tape just to own a firearm legally. It intends to delude, deceive, and destroy the american form of government, because without firearms there is no force to. I got this off another forum and thought i needed to share this with all of you.
While you were watching the oil spill, the new york failed terrorist bombing and other critical crises. May 12, 2015 since day one of president barack obamas administration, gungrabbers have salivated over the prospects of finally realizing the united nations socalled small arms treaty. Article vi states parties to the treaty shall bear international responsibility for. This registry will reveal private and sensitive information of gun owners, including the make. The extent to which the treaties and the treaty bodies can function together as a system depends on two factors. Dec 15, 2016 another of president obamas brazen acts as he leaves office is a parting shot at american gun owners by submitting the u. The hyperlinking of outside resources is not an endorsement by the united nations of the views expressed therein nor does the united nations have control over the content or accuracy of information. Final united nations conference on the arms trade treaty, 16th meeting, 27 march 20. Isacs were developed, and continue to be improved and supplemented, by a broad coalition of small arms control specialists drawn from the united nations, governments, international and regional. Symbols of united nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with figures. Aug 24, 2015 but contrary to the nras interpretation, no one is required to provide small arms makers or their governments with specific identifying info on a guns ultimate owner. Noting the contribution made by the united nations programme of action to.
Arms control is typically exercised through the use of diplomacy which seeks to impose such limitations upon consenting participants through international treaties and agreements. Though thensecretary of state john kerry signed the arms trade treaty att on behalf of the united states on september 25, 20, the obama administration waited until december 9, 2016, to. If it applied only to larger military weapons, such as planes, warships, tanks, etc, we could reasonably give the united nations the benefit of the doubt. Mar 24, 20 an amendment sponsored by senator jim inhofe rokla. It is the first legally binding international treaty to bring the arms trade under control, obliging states to ensure responsible and effective. Small arms treaty is a global gun control scheme, forcing the united states to mandate licenses for gun and ammo sales, while creating a new international gun registry. Canada already meets the vast majority of arms trade treaty obligations. Model law 5 part i preliminary model legislative provisions section 1. The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.
Pacific countries were strong supporters of the att. The closest the leaders have come to such collaboration is the arms trade treaty that is being signed by the united nations on june 3, 20 which prohibits the flow of weapons of any sort to areas of conflict in the world small arms. Is your state in a position to provide assistance to other states to enable implementation of the provisions of the arms trade treaty. The 2001 conference resulted in the nonbinding united nations programme of action to prevent, combat, and.
Procedural information provided by the undersecretarygeneral for legal. Remove loopholes from united nations arms trade treaty. For the purposes of this treaty, the activities of the international trade comprise export, import, transit, transshipment and brokering, hereafter referred to as transfer. As the treaty now reads, exporting countries may include end use or end user documentation in the info they share with other treaty nations, when deemed appropriate. Click here to sign the petition and without your immediate action, im afraid this conference is going to result. It is the first legally binding international treaty to bring the arms trade under control, obliging states. Oxfam america has long served as a reliable cheerleader for nearly all misguided united nations policy. The treaty would still have to be ratified by the senate by a 23 majority vote. The model law offers a solid framework to guide pacific states, and small states in other regions, in implementing the att. Small arms treaty revealed how you can fight back the u. An electronic copy word or pdf file of a state partys report may be sent to the. The conference on the united nations arms trade treaty u.
An amendment sponsored by senator jim inhofe rokla. No editorial comment is implied by the omission of a resource or website. On top of that, the treaty also permits a participating country to tailor that armstrade data pursuant to its own legal or constitutional system. After world war ii, the united nations was set up as a body to promote and to maintain international peace and security. This spring, the united nations went back into session to finalize their radical socalled small arms treaty. Model law presents model legislative provisions to assist in identifying and translating att commitments into national legislation. Att has broken down and will not report a draft treaty to the member nations. Small arms treaty revealed national association for. The furor gained steam in 20 when the united nations approved the arms trade treaty and the united states signed on. Another of president obamas brazen acts as he leaves office is a parting shot at american gun owners by submitting the u. Small arms treaty, which has been championed by the. The treaty section provides advice and assistance on treaty law, the depositary practice of the secretarygeneral, the registration of treaties, and the drafting of final clauses of multilateral treaties, either upon request or through its training seminars. United nations small arms programme of actionimplementation support system. The arms trade treaty is the first legallybinding instrument ever negotiated in the united nations to establish common standards for the international transfer of conventional weapons.
Obama1in the works since the 1990s clinton administration, the u. Liberal news outlet the new republic describes the treaty as most reasonable but controversy has followed the plan for over a year in june of 20, chris w. Foreign affairs minister stephane dion even admits this in his own press release issued on june 30, 2016. Report of the drafting committee and report of the credentials committee aconf. The first agreement to control arms sales, the arms trade treaty enters into force on december 24, 2014 in an effort to control the illicit trade of weapons that are likely to be used illegally, to cause harm, create 50 informative quotes on the arms trade treaty att read more. Eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light. Inadequate controls on arms transfers have led to widespread availability and misuse of weapons. Video 15 minutes final united nations conference on the arms trade treaty, 17th meeting, 28 march 20 part i video 21 minutes. Obama administration, would have effectively placed a.
United nations small arms treaty poses direct threat to. Mention of such a figure indicates a reference to a united. Originally posted by coloradosherpa lemmycaution, you are te hnically correct but it would be foolish to assume they will do the right thing. Article vi states parties to the treaty shall bear international responsibility for national.
The proliferation of small arms and light weapons salw affects security while antipersonnel mines and explosive remnants of war kill and maim both people and livestock long after the end of hostilities. Treaties in support of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development 24 27 september 2019, united nations headquarters. Have no doubt that this plan is very real, with strong obama administration support. Guided by the purposes and principles of the charter of the united nations. This is a big victory for american gun owners, and the. The arms trade treaty att is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in.
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