Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BOGOTA3760
2006-04-27 20:52:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Bogota
Cable title:
COURT REJECTS PROCEDURAL CHALLENGE TO JUSTICE
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UNCLAS BOGOTA 003760
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KJUS PTER SNAR CO
SUBJECT: COURT REJECTS PROCEDURAL CHALLENGE TO JUSTICE
AND PEACE LAW
UNCLAS BOGOTA 003760
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KJUS PTER SNAR CO
SUBJECT: COURT REJECTS PROCEDURAL CHALLENGE TO JUSTICE
AND PEACE LAW
1. (U) On April 24, the Constitutional Court ruled that
the Justice and Peace Law is valid on procedural grounds,
namely that it was passed in a proper fashion by the
Colombian Congress. The seven to two ruling determined
that the law as a whole did not affect the fundamental
rights of citizens, and was debated and voted correctly.
Rulings on ten remaining substantive issues lawsuits --
which criticize one or more particular provisions of the
law -- are pending in the near future.
2. (SBU) Comment: While the Court could conceivably
strike down one or more provisions of the law, this first
ruling is a major victory for the GOC and the future of
the AUC peace process, as it appears to set the tone for
subsequent Court decisions. Rulings on the remaining
lawsuits are expected by early June. WOOD
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KJUS PTER SNAR CO
SUBJECT: COURT REJECTS PROCEDURAL CHALLENGE TO JUSTICE
AND PEACE LAW
1. (U) On April 24, the Constitutional Court ruled that
the Justice and Peace Law is valid on procedural grounds,
namely that it was passed in a proper fashion by the
Colombian Congress. The seven to two ruling determined
that the law as a whole did not affect the fundamental
rights of citizens, and was debated and voted correctly.
Rulings on ten remaining substantive issues lawsuits --
which criticize one or more particular provisions of the
law -- are pending in the near future.
2. (SBU) Comment: While the Court could conceivably
strike down one or more provisions of the law, this first
ruling is a major victory for the GOC and the future of
the AUC peace process, as it appears to set the tone for
subsequent Court decisions. Rulings on the remaining
lawsuits are expected by early June. WOOD