Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

ROMEO D.C. CANDAZO

Congressman

Lone District, Marikina

October 17, 1996

Mr. OLIVIER DUPUIS

Secretary

Radical Party

Rue Belliard 89

1047 Brussels

Belgium

Dear Mr. Dupuis:

This is regarding your letter dated September 19, 1996 asking this representation to support and act in favour of the establishment of the Permanent International Criminal Court I view the proposed organization of this Tribunal as a welcome move especially considering the current world situation wherein wars --- instigated or not by colonial/imperialist rulers -- and revolutions (ideological or otherwise) we still prevalent. Gross violations of international norms have been noted in these W" and revolutions.

However, I believe that the areas/criminal acts to be covered by the Court should be well defined so that it may not be viewed as a body that could intrude into the internal matters or conflicts of sovereign nations.

In this connection, may I request your organization to furnish me with a copy of the recommendations of the Preparatory Committee and other pertinent documents, particularly on the proposed convening of the Tribunal's Founding Plenipotentiary Conference next year.

May I also take this opportunity to extend my warmest felicitations to your organization and other members of the European Community for tins undertaking. I hope that this will be the start of a fruitful working relations between your organization and other members of the European Parliament and my office on international issues affecting our countries.

Thank you very much and more power.

Very truly yours,

ROME0 DC. CANDAZO

Committee on Foreign Affairs

Subcommittee on Asia-Pacific