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The Legal Systems of Western Countries Will Bring Those Who Have Persecuted Falun Gong to Justice
(Clearwisdom.net) Ever since October 2002, when Jiang was sued in the United
States for crimes against humanity, genocide, and torture, Jiang and his
regime's brutal persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners who believe in
Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, has been exposed to the world, causing
wide-spread concern. Each country's government and various organizations are
condemning the persecution and calling for an end to it through diplomatic or
legal channels. In addition, related international organizations, such as the
"World Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong," among others,
are actively conducting investigations and collecting evidence of Jiang and his
regime's persecution of Falun Gong. They are presenting this evidence to the
public, in order to bring those criminals who have initiated, planned, and
carried out such an unconscionable persecution to justice.
At the beginning of the New Year, news came from Canada that Canada's Crimes
Against Humanity and War Crimes Program (CAHWCP) will hold accountable those who
have persecuted Falun Gong in Mainland China. What is the meaning of this and
what is the impact?
Those Who Persecuted Falun Gong Have Been Placed on File as "Criminals
Against Humanity"
This action has undoubtedly sent a message to those persecuting Falun Gong in
China; all persecutors have been designated as criminals against humanity by the
Canadian Department of Justice, Canadian Immigration, and the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police (RCMP).
Last September, the Canadian Falun Dafa Association and the "World
Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong," submitted a document
to RCMP and Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program (CAHWCP).
Including Jiang Zemin, "610 Office" head Li Lanqing, and Luo Gan, this file
documented the crimes committed by 15 high-level Chinese officials against Falun
Gong and the related evidence. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
confirmed that a file has been opened with the War Crimes Unit. The filing of a
second batch of criminals of 30 names and evidence took place on January 20. We
have learned that as many as 10 thousand names will be provided.
CAHWCP was initiated in the mid-1980's to apprehend the war criminals of
World War II, and has been extended to modern war criminals and criminals
against humanity. What CAHWCP has done with respect to the persecutors of Falun
Gong constitutes the first action a foreign government has taken to oppose the
persecution of Falun Gong that carries clear direction and profound meaning.
This makes Canada's position on the persecution against Falun Gong very clear.
Evil Has No Escape
This action made all persecution of Falun Gong impossible in Canada, and thus
shattered the plans of many persecutors to take refuge in Canada and escape
punishment from the law. This action includes denial of visas, cancellation of
citizenship, barring from entry, deportation, and prosecution of those who
commit crimes against humanity. In the event that a perpetrator of atrocities
against Falun Gong practitioners lands in Canada, a prompt investigation will be
conducted, and further legal action can be taken.
CAHWCP is carried out with the combined efforts of three departments, the
Departments of Justice, Immigration, and Public Security. According to Canada's
Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program 2001-2002 annual report, in that
fiscal year, 445 people were not granted visas to Canada, 46 were deported,
3,983 cases (including cases that took place outside Canada) were under
investigation.
Renowned human rights lawyer David Matas said, "There is sufficient evidence
to believe that these people have committed crimes against humanity and severe
human rights violations," Matas said, "This is just the first step of our legal
action. We will further our plan, because it is not possible to do this in China
now."
Addressing China through the CAHWCP shows our determination in bringing those
persecutors of Falun Gong to justice. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to all
who have been involved in the persecution. At the same time, it serves as a
warning to them and will help to end the persecution sooner.
Jiang and His Regime Tried to Manipulate Overseas Agencies to Apply Pressure,
But Have Failed
Addressing this issue with the CAHWCP has won support from officials and the
general public in Canada. In order to persecute Falun Gong, Jiang and his regime
tried deceive the international community and apply pressure through overseas
agencies. But as the facts of the persecution widely spread, their goal of
manipulating the international community has totally failed.
Member of Parliament Rob Anders wrote a letter to support this action,
stating, "Canada can't become a haven for these criminals and torturers. We
should stop those who torture people and commit crimes against humanity in China
from entering Canada... If we do not act now, those criminals will not stop."
The Secretary of Amnesty International Canada, Mr. Neve, said that
governments of all nations must bravely employ all necessary measures to make
sure all Chinese officials who have participated in human rights abuses are held
accountable, no matter how high-ranking they are.
The Ottawa Citizen, Vancouver Sun, and Hamilton Spectator reported
this action. The Chinese program on television station OMNI2 not only
reported this press conference, but also conducted a survey, "Do you think Jiang
and those officials should be stopped from entering Canada because of
persecuting Falun Gong?" Sixty three percent said yes.
The Legal Systems in Western Countries Will Give Those Who Have Persecuted
Falun Gong Nowhere to Hide
Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program began in the
mid-1980's for the purpose of bringing WWII war criminals to justice. It was
later expanded to include other war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The
United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, among others, all have this
system. Canada has set a good example. Therefore, when the people of the world
genuinely know the truth about Jiang's crimes against Falun Gong--which has
resulted in at least 869 Falun Dafa practitioners being tortured to death, at
least 6,000 practitioners being illegally sentenced to prison, and more than 100
thousand practitioners being sent to forced labor camps--how many countries will
stand up to bring these persecutors to justice? This is probably what Jiang and
his regime fear the most.
We believe the net of justice is tightening and will give those persecutors
of Falun Gong nowhere to escape. Posting date: 2/2/2004 |