Clarifications and Amendments
Please Note - Both cases are before the Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court.
Q. In Paragraph 7, what is the nature of the ‘sanctions’ that have been imposed against Redland?
A. Economic sanctions have been imposed on Redland.
Q. In Paragraph 5 and 10, please clarify and elaborate the meaning of “external interference”/ “external sources” used in the respective paragraphs?
A. As per this sentence the President states in his speech that the current scenario and speculation thereof, is the work of forces outside Redland.
Q. In Paragraph 1, what is the significance of the 1.4% people following other religions? Have any atrocities been committed against them too?
A. You are required to determine the significance of the religious composition of Redland based on your inference and interpretation of the facts. Please refer to the facts for the same.
Q. In Paragraph 17 which country do the "armed group of soldiers" belong to?
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants based on the facts available in the moot proposition. Participants are required to draw their own inferences and conclusions regarding the same.
Q. In Para 2 the ‘minimum age of the president’ has been stated. Does this refer to the minimum age required for presidential election?
A. Yes. This refers to the minimum age required for presidential election.
Q. In Para 2, line 6, it is stated that ‘In July, Boger was elected President through a referendum.’ What year is this in?
A. This sentence is in continuation to the preceding sentences and refers to July 2004.
Q. In Para 4, line 5, where does the double quotation end ?
A. The sentence in question is to be replaced by the following:
A Newspaper ‘The Looking Glass’ splashed the story the next day, stressing “Freedom of Speech and Expression denied!....The boys were detained and tortured for hours. According to unconfirmed reports, they were subjected to inhuman practices such as water boarding. They confessed their complicity in the ‘graffiti incident.’”
The double quotations therefore end after, the words ‘graffiti incident’.
Q. In Para 7, it is stated, ‘In September…’ which year is this in?
A. The sentence in question is to be read as, “In September, 2012.”
Q. In Para 11, it is stated ‘On 1st October’, which year is this in?
A. The date in question is to be read as 1st October 2012.
Q. In Para 11, 9th line, it has been stated that ‘Redland retaliated with greater force and repressive measures.’ Is Redland a typographical error?
A. The sentence in question is to be replaced by, “Redland responded to the unrest with greater force and repressive measures.”
Q. In Paragraph 20, sub-section (a) of the moot problem it has been stated that Mr. Boger was charged with crimes against humanity against the people of Blueland. We'd like to seek clarification on whether the crime against humanity was against the people of Blueland or against the people of Redland?
A. The charge is for Crimes Against Humanity committed against the people of Blueland under Article 7(1)(e) and 7(1)(e).
Q. In Para 2, line 6, does "referendum” specify referendum of the people of Redland? And if it does, how does it lead to a huge uproar?
A. Please note the following changes in Para 2:
In July 2004, Boger was elected President through a referendum. There was an under current of resentment amongst a small faction of the population. The amendment was challenged in the Supreme Court of Redland. The matter is yet to be decided. By 2011, however the people of Redland started to feel that the ‘Abel’ family was misusing its position, with its autocratic rule.
Q. In Para 3, line 3&4, does "militarized" signify the application of emergency law? If not, when did the Emergency Law apply to the people?
A. No, the term ‘militarized’ does not signify the application of the emergency law, which was operative in Redland before Mr. Boger was elected President.
Q. Para 11, line 9&10, please mention the nature or type of repressive measures used.
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants, based on the facts available in the moot proposition.
Q. Line 9 of Para 7, mentions "FRF & the other side." Please specify the "other side"?
A. This refers to other forces involved in military activities in Redland.
Q. Para 15 mentions the Redland Ambassador. With respect to which country is he/she a Redland Ambassador?
A. This is the Redland Ambassador to Blackland.
Q. In para 16, line 12 where were the unconscious civilians and doctors “dragged” to? Also with respect to line 2&3, when did members of FRF enter Blueland? Did they enter as refugees?
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants based on the facts available in the moot proposition.
Q. In Para 17, line 7 what was the nationality of the missing people or which community did they belong to?
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants based on the facts available in the moot proposition.
Q. In Para 17, line 2 what was the nationality of the 18 civilians who were killed?
A. Kindly refer to the facts mentioned in the moot proposition and draw your inferences.
Q. In Paragraph 7, what is the nature of the ‘sanctions’ that have been imposed against Redland?
A. Economic sanctions have been imposed on Redland.
Q. In Paragraph 5 and 10, please clarify and elaborate the meaning of “external interference”/ “external sources” used in the respective paragraphs?
A. As per this sentence the President states in his speech that the current scenario and speculation thereof, is the work of forces outside Redland.
Q. In Paragraph 1, what is the significance of the 1.4% people following other religions? Have any atrocities been committed against them too?
A. You are required to determine the significance of the religious composition of Redland based on your inference and interpretation of the facts. Please refer to the facts for the same.
Q. In Paragraph 17 which country do the "armed group of soldiers" belong to?
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants based on the facts available in the moot proposition. Participants are required to draw their own inferences and conclusions regarding the same.
Q. In Para 2 the ‘minimum age of the president’ has been stated. Does this refer to the minimum age required for presidential election?
A. Yes. This refers to the minimum age required for presidential election.
Q. In Para 2, line 6, it is stated that ‘In July, Boger was elected President through a referendum.’ What year is this in?
A. This sentence is in continuation to the preceding sentences and refers to July 2004.
Q. In Para 4, line 5, where does the double quotation end ?
A. The sentence in question is to be replaced by the following:
A Newspaper ‘The Looking Glass’ splashed the story the next day, stressing “Freedom of Speech and Expression denied!....The boys were detained and tortured for hours. According to unconfirmed reports, they were subjected to inhuman practices such as water boarding. They confessed their complicity in the ‘graffiti incident.’”
The double quotations therefore end after, the words ‘graffiti incident’.
Q. In Para 7, it is stated, ‘In September…’ which year is this in?
A. The sentence in question is to be read as, “In September, 2012.”
Q. In Para 11, it is stated ‘On 1st October’, which year is this in?
A. The date in question is to be read as 1st October 2012.
Q. In Para 11, 9th line, it has been stated that ‘Redland retaliated with greater force and repressive measures.’ Is Redland a typographical error?
A. The sentence in question is to be replaced by, “Redland responded to the unrest with greater force and repressive measures.”
Q. In Paragraph 20, sub-section (a) of the moot problem it has been stated that Mr. Boger was charged with crimes against humanity against the people of Blueland. We'd like to seek clarification on whether the crime against humanity was against the people of Blueland or against the people of Redland?
A. The charge is for Crimes Against Humanity committed against the people of Blueland under Article 7(1)(e) and 7(1)(e).
Q. In Para 2, line 6, does "referendum” specify referendum of the people of Redland? And if it does, how does it lead to a huge uproar?
A. Please note the following changes in Para 2:
In July 2004, Boger was elected President through a referendum. There was an under current of resentment amongst a small faction of the population. The amendment was challenged in the Supreme Court of Redland. The matter is yet to be decided. By 2011, however the people of Redland started to feel that the ‘Abel’ family was misusing its position, with its autocratic rule.
Q. In Para 3, line 3&4, does "militarized" signify the application of emergency law? If not, when did the Emergency Law apply to the people?
A. No, the term ‘militarized’ does not signify the application of the emergency law, which was operative in Redland before Mr. Boger was elected President.
Q. Para 11, line 9&10, please mention the nature or type of repressive measures used.
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants, based on the facts available in the moot proposition.
Q. Line 9 of Para 7, mentions "FRF & the other side." Please specify the "other side"?
A. This refers to other forces involved in military activities in Redland.
Q. Para 15 mentions the Redland Ambassador. With respect to which country is he/she a Redland Ambassador?
A. This is the Redland Ambassador to Blackland.
Q. In para 16, line 12 where were the unconscious civilians and doctors “dragged” to? Also with respect to line 2&3, when did members of FRF enter Blueland? Did they enter as refugees?
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants based on the facts available in the moot proposition.
Q. In Para 17, line 7 what was the nationality of the missing people or which community did they belong to?
A. Further details with respect to this are unavailable. Any argument pertaining to this must be framed by the participants based on the facts available in the moot proposition.
Q. In Para 17, line 2 what was the nationality of the 18 civilians who were killed?
A. Kindly refer to the facts mentioned in the moot proposition and draw your inferences.
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