CoN 4: Resolution III

Background
The Dutch had used a loophole in the First Treaty of Amsterdam to take land that was in the rightful claim of Trier. The Council had set out to make sure such intentional loopholes could never be abused again without intervention.

Text of the Resolution
RESOLUTION III

ON THE QUESTION OF PERSECUTION OF TREATY 'LOOPHOLES'

Sponsored by: The Papal State

3 JUN 1525

Let it be defined a treaty 'loophole' as a form of subversion of a treaty that benefits a single party, intended or realized, and capitalized upon.

Whereas Trier v. Holland reaffirmed unintended loopholes to raise conflict;

Hereforth Holland proposes an additional affirmation for the Judiciary Committee.

Yea - If proven guilty of utilizing an intended or realized loophole in a treaty, a nation may be prosecuted. Proven guilt affirms that the treaty is biased and must be rewritten by either the Jury or the consenting parties.

Nay - Loopholes may be created, intentionally or accidentally, to personal gain with no defined affirmation in the judiciary.

Abstain

Official Vote
The Official Vote of the Council was as follows;

Yea - 6

Nay - 1

Abstain - 1 Final Verdict: The Council votes in favor of outlawing the intentional creation and use of loopholes in Treaties and Resolutions.

Aftermath
Loopholes had been outlawed.