22 USC 10251 - Authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 10251.

Authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State is authorized to provide assistance to support appropriate civilian or international entities that—

(1)

identify suspected perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Burma;

(2)

collect, document, and protect evidence of crimes in Burma and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence;

(3)

conduct criminal investigations of such crimes; and

(4)

support investigations related to Burma conducted by other countries, and by entities mandated by the United Nations, such as the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar.

(b)

Authorization for transitional justice mechanisms

(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5578, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3370.)

cite as: 22 USC 10251