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Sovereign Decree on the Adoption and Implementation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide

Ratifies and implements the Genocide Convention, affirming the Principality’s adherence to international humanitarian law. Defines genocide within domestic jurisdiction, establishes penalties, and obliges all institutions to prevent and punish such crimes.

Article I: Adoption of the Convention

1. The Principality of Kaharagia unilaterally adopts the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Annex I), recognising its provisions as binding within the laws and governance of Kaharagia.

2. The full text of the Convention, as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, shall be incorporated by reference into the laws of the Principality.

3. The convention shall not supersede any fundamental laws, such as a constitution or royal decrees issued by the Sovereign.

Article II: Implementation and Enforcement

1. The Government of Kaharagia shall enact all necessary legislation to ensure the prevention and punishment of genocide in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

2. Any person or entity found to have committed acts of genocide, as defined by the Convention, shall be subject to prosecution and punishment under the laws of Kaharagia 

(a) With Life imprisonment, with a minimum term determined by the court; and

(b) Possible asset forfeiture and reparations to victims.

3. The Principality shall cooperate with international institutions and other states in efforts to prevent genocide and to bring perpetrators to justice, including recognising the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice where applicable.

Article III: Awareness and Education

1. The Government shall promote awareness and education about the principles and provisions of the Convention to ensure that its citizens and institutions are informed of their responsibilities in preventing and condemning genocide.

2. The Undersecretary of State for Laws and Justice, shall with content and subject matter experts, create educational materials for public use at all levels of education on genocide including but not limited to the: 

(a) Holocaust;

(b) Holodomor;

(c) Armenian genocide;

(d) Cambodian genocide;

(e) Greek/Pontic genocide;

(f) Palestinian genocide; and 

(g) Uyghur genocide.

3. The Secretariat of State, through the Office of Foreign Affairs in consultation with the Office for Laws and Justice, other departments and offices deemed relevant by the Secretary of State, and subject and legal experts, shall maintain a database on historical and ongoing confirmed or suspected genocide.

4. In consideration of the above Article III, Section 3, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, shall make public notices and condemnation of confirmed or suspected ongoing genocides.

Article IV: Considerations and Effects

1. Implementation of the convention herein shall be temporary until it can be superseded by further law or royal decree that will be aligned with the convention.

2. This decree shall take effect immediately upon its promulgation. All governmental authorities, institutions, and subjects of the realm shall adhere to and uphold the provisions of this decree.

3. The execution of this decree shall be overseen by the Secretary of State and all relevant authorities, including but limited to the Office of Laws and Justice and the Office of Foreign Affairs.

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