(Principality of Snake Hill v United States of America)
SECTION A. - APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
I. The Spokesperson for the Principality of Snake Hill to the Registrar of the International Court of Justice
Snake Hill, 30th July 2009
Sir,
I have the honour to send you herewith a submission from the Principality of Snake Hill which is an Application instituting proceedings before the International Court of Justice and relating to a dispute with the Government of the United States of America concerning the payment of compensation and restitution to a Snake Hill citizen for acts by American authorities.
I will be acting as Agent for this case.
II. APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF SNAKE HILL
To the President and Members of the International Court of Justice, I, the undersigned, duly authorised by the Principality of Snake Hill selecting as address for service our postal address: PO Box 488, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153, Australia, with copies sent by email : snakehillprincipality@yahoo.com as our postal service is unreliable.
Having regard to Article 36, paragraph 2, of the Statute of the Court and to the acceptance of the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice by the United States of America, and by the Principality of Snake Hill on 26th January, 2005.
Having regard to Article 40, paragraph 1,
Have the honour to address to you the following Application:
The United States of America has repeatedly disregarded domestic and international law by not ensuring that one of our prominent and distinguished citizens, Ambassador Lee Emil Wanta, can freely access his own money . His money was wrongfully taken from him, and despite Court orders that the money is his, he has not received access to those funds.
There have been numerous promises of repayment of those stolen funds, but the matter remains unresolved.
The Government of the United States of America has neglected its duty of care towards Ambassador Wanta by not enforcing laws, especially banking laws, thereby preventing him from using his own money as he sees fit.
The Government of the United States of America failed to adequately protect Ambassador Wanta from attacks upon his personal health and safety, which is a contravention of the Geneva Convention and the Vienna Convention, as an Ambassador of a foreign country must be assured of his personal safety while in the host country.
The Government of the United States of America has abused Ambassador Wanta`s human rights through the denial of access to his own monetary funds.
Ambassador Wanta had promised to use a portion of his cash money to help the people of the United States by providing employment and much needed infrastructure, so the retention of his money hinders the development of that country, plus prevents him paying his repatriation personal civil income taxes on time, as that would also help the American people and the American economy.
Ambassador Wanta had promised to use a portion of his money to help other countries with humanitarian aid through the United Nations, so the retention of his money hinders the development of those countries and delays much needed humanitarian assistance to so many people.
Ambassador Wanta had also promised to use a portion of his money to help develop Snake Hill, so the retention of his money hinders the development of our country and delays much needed humanitarian assistance to our people.
Ambassador Wanta and his legal representatives have met with and corresponded with many United States of America Government Officials to discuss his payment of their restitution of his stolen monetary funds. They have on numerous occasions brought the Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power to the Government`s attention. Despite a few promises, he has received nothing at all. Consequently a legal dispute exists between the Snake Hill and United States Government.
Having vainly resorted to diplomatic negotiations in respect of this issue, Snake Hill has decided to bring its dispute with the Government of the United States of America to the International Court of Justice.
Accordingly, and subject to the subsequent presentation to the Court of a Memorial, Counter Memorial and, in general, of any evidence or argument,
MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT :
To take note that for the purpose of all notifications and communications relating to the present case, the Agent of the Principality of Snake Hill selects my address for service PO Box 488, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153, Australia and copies sent to snakehillprincipality@yahoo.com as our postal service is unreliable;
To notify the present Application, in accordance with Article 40, paragraph 2, of the Statute of the Court, to the Government of the United States of America;
The Applicant requests the Court to adjudge and declare:
Whether the Government of the United States of America appears or not, and after such time limits as the Court may fix in the absence of an agreement between the Parties:
(1) by refusing to fully compensate Ambassador Wanta, the United States of America has committed violations of obligations under international law in that it has hindered the much needed employment opportunities in the United States of America which they should be entitled to enjoy under international law;
(2) by refusing to fully compensate Ambassador Wanta, the United States of America has committed violations of obligations under international law in that it has hindered the much needed humanitarian aid in many countries through United Nations humanitarian programs, which those needy people should be entitled to enjoy under international law;
(3) by refusing to fully compensate Ambassador Wanta, the United States of America has committed violations of obligations under international law in that it has hindered the development of our territory, and much needed humanitarian assistance to our people, which the Principality of Snake Hill should be entitled to enjoy under international law;
(4) by refusing to fully compensate Ambassador Wanta, the United States of America has committed violations of obligations under international law in that it has prevented Ambassador Wanta from the enjoyment of his own money which he should be entitled to enjoy under international law;
Accordingly, the Principality of Snake Hill prays the Court to adjudge and declare that:
(5) the Government of the United States of America `s international responsibility is engaged;
(6) the Government of the United States of America must by means of its own choosing take any and all steps to ensure that all of Ambassador Wanta`s money is fully returned to him immediately;
(7) the Government of the United States of America must by means of its own choosing take any and all steps to ensure that all the decisions of its courts, departments, agencies and other authorities infringing domestic and international law are reversed immediately;
(8) that the Government of the United States of America ensures and enforces the protection of Snake Hill nationals and diplomats when in the United States of America,
(9) that the Government of the United States of America make financial reparation to each of us for the mental, psychological and emotional torture inflicted on Ambassador Wanta by their authorities.
Snake Hill, Thursday, 30 July 2009
The Agent for the Principality of Snake Hill
Princess Paula
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