THE FIRST CHAUTAUQUA DECLARATION
August 29, 2007
The Assembled International Prosecutors, both
Past
and Present
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of
the Hague Rules of 1907;
Remembering the legacy of our Nuremberg colleagues;
Recalling the principles of Nuremberg;
Noting the importance of the rule of law in facing down
impunity;
Understanding the need for a family of nations united
for peace;
Appreciating that the legal tools are now in place to
prosecute those
who bear the greatest responsibility;
Aware of the need to seek justice efficiently and
effectively.
Noting that international humanitarian law still remains
the
cornerstone to controlling international and internal
armed
conflict;
Recognizing that both truth and justice create
sustainable peace;
Highlighting that justice is not an impediment to peace,
but in fact is its
most certain guarantor.