Persian Gulf War Criminals Prosecution Act of 1991

Summary

Geneva Conventions Enforcement Act of 1991 - Requires the President to direct the appropriate Government agency to collect and maintain records on the treatment by Iraq of civilians and prisoners of war resulting from its invasion of Kuwait. Directs the President to consult with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense to determine the appropriate jurisdiction for the prosecution of Geneva Conventions violations. Requires the President, if prosecution in U.S. courts is deemed inappropriate, to report his determination regarding the treatment by Iraq of civilians and prisoners of war to the United Nations Security Council. Authorizes the President to recommend to the Security Council the establishment of an International Criminal Tribunal for purposes of reviewing and prosecuting charges regarding violations of the Geneva Conventions resulting from Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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• Referred in House (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 18 April 1991

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 January 1991

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