Budapest 2002
 Congress expresses its sorrow over the loss of life after the horrific terrorist attacks that hit the United States of America on 11 September 2001 and expresses its solidarity with the American people. No political motive justifies this blatant disregard for the value of human life.
LI has repeatedly criticised the use of military tribunals to try civilians and therefore condemns the Military Order on military commissions in the USA. It not only obstructs a fair public trial but also sets a dangerous precedent for governments seeking a legal cover for political repression.
The apt punishment of such atrocities demonstrates the advantage of the International Criminal Court for trying such cases, which obviates the use of military commissions with their attendant dangers.
The use of capital punishment must end.
Congress calls for the establishment of an independent tribunal to establish the correct legal status of the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay.
Congress calls upon the United States of America to uphold and apply principles and norms of international law, and to involve international institutions in the global fight against terrorism.
Congress calls for the end of the trade embargo against Cuba and challenges Fidel Castro to organise free and fair pluralist elections and to allow international human rights monitors to enter the country.
In Guatemala the murderers of our colleague Jorge Carpio have still not been punished, and the murder of human rights activists continues. LI expresses grave concerns about the deteriorating situation in Colombia and urges the resumption of negotiations between the Government of Columbia and FARC.
LI draws attention to the economic breakdown of Argentina, a potentially prosperous country with a highly educated population, as demonstrating the need to eliminate corruption and establish good governance to achieve lasting economic success?
