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Introduction
For many years, there have been continuous debates regarding laws in different countries. It is a matter of fact that, laws differ in various countries. Generally, laws are used to govern the country from crime and as a result, the laws introduce various punishments concerning crime. In this regard, this paper seeks to answer various questions regarding Mexicans citizens on death row in the U.S who are not given rights according to an international treaty.
- What are the main concerns in the case regarding the international court of justice
Involving the Mexicans citizens on death row in the U.S who are not given rights according to an international treaty
It is a well documented that, in the international court of Justice, United States was sued by Mexico on behalf of its citizens that had been sentenced to death lacking their consulate informed. With this regard, the court highlighted that, the United States did a blunder and for this reason, they required that their case to be reopened. At the start, the United State government illustrated Mexico’s suit to be unjustified concerning criminal justice system. With this in mind, Mr. Torres is among the fifty-two individuals subset to the death penalty.
In conjunction with this, Mexico proclaimed that, the U.S has violated fair treatment concerning foreigners arrested within their country. Mexico have sought to void the fifty convictions along with the death sentence opposing that, its citizens are denied the right to meet promptly with Mexicans diplomats. Additionally, Mexico outlines that; it offers important cultural bridge in situations when its citizens are entangled within the American criminal justice policy. This is because, the defendants are often distrustful, confused, and; not fluent in English as well as perplexed by American procedure. When notified, the Mexican, the Mexican Government Issue lawyers, investigators and translators, which are valuable in the sentencing, phase within capital cases.
This seem to be sidelined in United State in that, there are one hundred and two foreign citizens from thirty-one countries on death row. Interestingly, almost half of the numbers of victims under the death penalty are from Mexico. With this in mind, the core issue in the case is concerning the United States violating the treaty in the fifty-two individuals. The death penalty was not applied in Mexico’s army from 1961 and; it was theoretically reserved serious dereliction or worst offences.
- Is U.S sovereignty at stake
The United State sovereignty is at stake in that, research indicates the large majority of the death sentenced in the US. For instance, in 2001, the similar case occurred by Germany to stop execution of two Germany regarding the death penalty approach. Additionally, the U.S sovereignty may be at risk in that, in all cases, which involve capital punishment, it is essential for the judiciary and executive branches of the government guarantee that, the major sentences do not gainsay the substantial civil rights, international rights and the principles of international law. In this case, the United State seems to overlook this aspect.
From my point of view, the country may stake in that; death penalty is not the only effective means of detecting a crime. This tends to cheapen human life in addition, the government is put on the same morals of cheapening human being’s lives. Ironically, by Mexico seeking to void the fifty convictions of their citizens; for being denied their rights to meet the Mexicans diplomats; seem a hazard to the U.S government. From this aspect, the United State being influential to other countries, may affect other countries to deny foreigner rights.
- If you were the governor of the state like Texas where some of these Mexicans citizens are on death row what would your position be? What factors would you need to take into consideration
Being the governor of the state of Texas where some of the Mexicans have been given death penalties, I would first consider what the Mexicans citizens had done to be issued death penalties. After accessing the accusation, I would ensure that suitable treatment is given to the Mexicans citizens. This would be achieved by judging the wrong act and; later I would consider if the victims had committed the crime in Texas. If yes, we would negotiate with the United State government on the suitable punishment to be issued.
In conjunction with this, I would put into consideration various factors when judging the victims. As discussed previously, I would find out the crime reasons and the family background of the victims. This would help to come up with the best punishment and charges over the consequences of the crime. For instance, if the victim is poor, with no doubts it might be challenging to pay a million charges.
It would be tricky on my part, to consider the suspects whose warrant of arrest has been issued. In that case, being the governor of Texas; would align with the United State punishment. It is important to note that; the judgment passed would be considered by, the crime committed by the suspects. Additionally, would also consider if the suspects has committed the crime previously. This will be fundamental in passing judgment in the case.
- If you were the president of the United States, what can your position be? What factors would you need to take into consideration
In essence, if I were the president of United State, my main purpose would be to ensure that no laws of the country are violated. Because, death penalty is the capital punishment of the United States; I would choose to follow death penalty and save billions of people from being attacked from the suspects. However, in this case, it may be tricky to issue death penalties without putting into considerations some few factors. Particularly, in the issue of innocence, there are may be criticisms concerning death penalties. First, I would establish the act of the crime of the victims and confirm from the suspect country whether the crime was done previously. Would weigh the options of their innocence and the act of the crime as a result, come with the best punishment regarding the crime.
Captivatingly, in this case of Mexico’s that wait Hague Ruling towards death penalties is nuisance. First, Mr. Torres is among the individuals subset that belongs to subset of the death-row inmate on the struggle, which has crossed the national borders about death penalties. In this case, the two nations differ in issues of death penalties. It is borne in mind, Mexico does not compile with death penalties. In such a case, I would consider for the act was done. In this case, it is obvious that, the act was done in The United State. The next question I would impose; how long the suspects have been in the country. From the case, Mr. Torres lived in the US since he was five years old. Additionally, there are confirmations in the case that, he twice tried for the murder. In this case, would ensure death penalties are followed to protect American citizens.
- What factors/issues did the international court of justice has to weigh when making their decisions
There area various factors that the international court of justice weighed when making their decisions. First, they weighed they did their investigations on the suspects. From their investigation, they found that; Mr. Torres had lived In the US since he was five years. Additionally, the suspect had already committed the crime twice. The crime was committed to a couple in which he did in the midst of their children. This trial ended in the mistrial in that, the suspect claimed innocently. In addition, they gave the Mr. Torres’s lawyer a chance to prove the suspect innocence.
When the lawyer raised Mr. Torres’s innocence, the court said that, it was too late for him to be proven innocent. As a result, they went on inquiring from different lawyers and attorney generals.
- What do you think was there ruling? Why would they have made this rulling? Do you suspect that political consideration played a role in their decision making process
From my opinion, the ruling may have considered death penalties. This is because, there were evidence that showed the suspect offences. As discussed previously, investigations had an outlined of the suspect committing the crime earlier. There were also evidence that, the suspect had lived in the United State since he was five years. Actually, this showed that, the suspect had spent most of his life in the United States. With this regard, death penalties would be used in that, US would aim at protecting its citizens.
From my personal perceptive, political consideration never played their role in their decision-making process because, the United State government aim was to ensure that; justice prevails.
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