US embassy cable - 05BUCHAREST682

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Draft Resolution on Democracy and the Rule of Law

Identifier: 05BUCHAREST682
Wikileaks: View 05BUCHAREST682 at Wikileaks.org
Origin: Embassy Bucharest
Created: 2005-03-18 13:18:00
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Tags: PHUM KDEM PGOV RO
Redacted: This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.
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UNCLAS BUCHAREST 000682 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
DEPT FOR EUR/NCE - WILLIAM SILKWORTH AND USAID 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM, KDEM, PGOV, RO 
SUBJECT:  Draft Resolution on Democracy and the Rule of Law 
 
1.  (SBU) Poloff met with MFA OSCE, Human Rights and Council 
of Europe Division Deputy Director Andreea Chiriac on March 
16 to discuss Romania's draft "Democracy and the rule of 
law" resolution.  Chiriac noted that the resolution presents 
a new focus on the relationship between democracy and the 
rule of law and tracks with Romania's efforts to promote 
Community of Democracies activities.  She expressed the 
GOR's interest in securing U.S. support for the resolution 
and stated that the draft resolution currently is being 
circulated among Commission on Human Rights members in 
Geneva. 
 
2.  (U) Key points in the resolution include its call on 
governments to enforce the separation of powers through 
legislative and institutional measures, publicly known 
standards, and support for civil society organizations.  The 
resolution also urges states to guarantee that no public or 
private institution or individual is above the law. 
Parliaments are cited for their role in ensuring the 
transparent and accountable adoption of legislation.  The 
resolution urges the office of the High Commissioner on 
Human Rights to further develop its technical assistance 
programs, develop partnerships to promote democracy and the 
rule of law, and more accurately assess the needs of 
countries seeking technical advice. 
 
3. (U) Post will fax a copy of the draft resolution and 
explanatory memorandum to EUR/NCE Desk Officer William 
Silkworth. 
 
Delare 

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