Identifier
Created
Classification
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05STATE225765
2005-12-15 21:05:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
POSTING OF LEAHY VETTING GUIDE
how-toO 152105Z DEC 05 FM SECSTATE WASHDC TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE USLO TRIPOLI IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS STATE 225765
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR
SUBJECT: POSTING OF LEAHY VETTING GUIDE
REF: (A) 05 STATE 131486, (B) 05 STATE 021314, (C) 03
STATE 034981, (D) 05 BANGKOK 7543, (E) 05 KABUL 3114, (F)
05 JAKARTA 2322, (G) 05 JAKARTA 9962
UNCLAS STATE 225765
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR
SUBJECT: POSTING OF LEAHY VETTING GUIDE
REF: (A) 05 STATE 131486, (B) 05 STATE 021314, (C) 03
STATE 034981, (D) 05 BANGKOK 7543, (E) 05 KABUL 3114, (F)
05 JAKARTA 2322, (G) 05 JAKARTA 9962
1. The Deparment is pleased to announce that a new
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Leahy Vetting is now
posted on the Abuse Case Evaluation System (ACES)
website at http://aces.state.sgov.gov/. This document
serves as a practical user's guide for implementation of
the Leahy Law at posts and in the Department. The State
Leahy Amendment and Department policy restricts the
Department from providing assistance to any foreign security
unit or individual for which credible evidence exists of gross
violation of human rights, unless certain conditions have been
met.
2. The Department underscores that formal guidance on
implementation of the Leahy Law is contained in reftels A,
B, and C. This SOP supplements but does not
replace previous guidance.
3. Department understands that Baghdad and Kabul are
developing vetting procedures to take into account the
current conditions in those countries. Department will
work with both posts to craft a practical procedure which
meets Leahy requirements.
4. Posts may contact Rod Morgan Phone: 202-647-4281; e-
mail: MorganR@state.gov or Leroy Potts PottsLG@state.gov
Phone: 202-647-261-8025 if they have difficulties
accessing the ACES system, the SOP, or for general
questions on this topic.
5. Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR
SUBJECT: POSTING OF LEAHY VETTING GUIDE
REF: (A) 05 STATE 131486, (B) 05 STATE 021314, (C) 03
STATE 034981, (D) 05 BANGKOK 7543, (E) 05 KABUL 3114, (F)
05 JAKARTA 2322, (G) 05 JAKARTA 9962
1. The Deparment is pleased to announce that a new
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Leahy Vetting is now
posted on the Abuse Case Evaluation System (ACES)
website at http://aces.state.sgov.gov/. This document
serves as a practical user's guide for implementation of
the Leahy Law at posts and in the Department. The State
Leahy Amendment and Department policy restricts the
Department from providing assistance to any foreign security
unit or individual for which credible evidence exists of gross
violation of human rights, unless certain conditions have been
met.
2. The Department underscores that formal guidance on
implementation of the Leahy Law is contained in reftels A,
B, and C. This SOP supplements but does not
replace previous guidance.
3. Department understands that Baghdad and Kabul are
developing vetting procedures to take into account the
current conditions in those countries. Department will
work with both posts to craft a practical procedure which
meets Leahy requirements.
4. Posts may contact Rod Morgan Phone: 202-647-4281; e-
mail: MorganR@state.gov or Leroy Potts PottsLG@state.gov
Phone: 202-647-261-8025 if they have difficulties
accessing the ACES system, the SOP, or for general
questions on this topic.
5. Minimize considered.
RICE