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To: International Criminal Court
We, the undersigned, call for the indictment and prosecution of John Winston Howard (former Australian Prime Minister), Robert Hill (former Defence Minister) and Alexander Downer (former Foreign Minister) for acts of terrorism and war crimes.

We believe that under Australia`s Criminal Code Act 1995, and under the articles of the International Criminal Court, there is a prima facie case for the prosecution of Howard, Hill and Downer for complicity in illegal attacks upon and mass murder of civilian populations of Afghanistan and Iraq, between 2001 and 2007.

These prosecutions should include the following crimes, committed by the accused in their official capacities:

  • Complicity in the massacre of hundreds of civilians in Baghdad, Basra, Khormal, Babel, Nassariya, Najaf, Karbala and Anbar, in March 2003, through aerial bombardment, including cluster bombs, assisted by Australian `imagery specialists`
  • Complicity in the S.A.S. backed murder of ten Sabri tribespeople (mostly teenagers) in Afghanistan, 16 May 2002
  • Complicity in the massacre of between one thousand and three thousand prisoners, after US operation `Anaconda` operation at Shah-i-Kot, Afghanistan, March 2002
  • Complicity in the maintenance of an international network of torture, from Pakistan to Iraq to Egypt to Guantanamo Bay (US-occupied Cuba)
  • Complicity in the two criminal attacks on the civilian population of Falluja, in April and November 2004 - where between one thousand and two thousand people were murdered in attacks which included the use of napalm, and the blockading of Falluja Hospital
We reject utterly the claim that any of these crimes could be carried out under any `democratic mandate` from Australian citizens.
We urge responsible Australian prosecutors to take action under Australian law, and to support this referral to the International Criminal Court.
Sincerely

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bring them to justice Sandra Sydney 25 Jul 2008 429
You need justice, whilst these criminals abound in your country, you will not find peace of mind. cockatoo 13 Jul 2008 424
The formal Criminal Court reporting action has commenced against John Winston Howard, the final Brief Of Evidence (BOE) was sent to The Hague 14/6/200 ... more
The formal Criminal Court reporting action has commenced against John Winston Howard, the final Brief Of Evidence (BOE) was sent to The Hague 14/6/2008 -download BOE on www.iccaction.com and support

Best regards
Glenn Floyd

Director ICCACTION

www.iccaction.com Australia

P/O Box 997 North Melbourne 3051

Mobile: +61 (0) 407 861 056
eMail: floydaubrey@bigpond.com ... less
 Glenn Floyd 19 Jun 2008 417
These people should definitely face prosecution for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Gayle Davies Sydney 3 Jun 2008 416
Please support this referral, justice must be done Joshua Ticchi Geelong 19 Apr 2008 399
I agree E. Knowles Sydney 12 Apr 2008 398
bring them to justice! Gail Isbister Sydney 29 Feb 2008 396
We were resolutely opposed to Australia's participation with the US in the illegal invasion of Iraq. The Howard government did not allow a full parli ... more
We were resolutely opposed to Australia's participation with the US in the illegal invasion of Iraq. The Howard government did not allow a full parliamentary debate but rushed the war bill through parliament despite the huge marches through Australian cities which sent a clear message of disapproval to the government. I formed GROVIL (Grassroots Resistance Opposing Violations of International Law) in order to effect Citizen's Arrests on Howard government politicians. Rewards were offered to those who attempted arrests. Several ministers were "arrested" including John Howard and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer. ... less
 Gareth W R Smith Byron Bay 17 Feb 2008 394
We have honoured our WW 1&2 hero's for fighting against aggressors. We have now become the aggressors. David McDougall Umina Beach NSW 13 Jan 2008 392
Make these manipulative cowards pay for their crimes as a warning to future 'leaders'. Glen Clark Melbourne 8 Jan 2008 391
Yes, invasion of another country is a war crime. Australian should not have invaded Iraq. Alison Lyssa Sydney 8 Jan 2008 390
Thank God Howards gone! Mikaila Thwaites Sydney 1 Jan 2008 389
Guilty as charged on all counts! Brett Hetherington 22 Dec 2007 388
It is extremely important that support be given to the UN,and its success stories-Korea,East Timor be given full credit,not its failures eg in the Bal ... more
It is extremely important that support be given to the UN,and its success stories-Korea,East Timor be given full credit,not its failures eg in the Balkans where Dutch UN forces weakly failed to prevent a genocide(and the Dutch government subsequently resigned).The problems of constructing a regionally acceptable UN peacekeeping force,as in Darfur,and ensuring that it has sufficient helicopters,armoured cars and other equipment to perform its role is critical.The reorganizing,strengthening and marketing of the UN is now one
of the vital tasks of the 21st Century,along with human rights,climate change,health, education and other issues.With regard to the criminality of Bush,Cheney,and lackeys,Blair,Howard,they should prosecuted no less than,Goering and Ribbentrop et al. and the Pol Pot Regime.Future military actions, should be strictly regulated by UN statutes-for example action should only be carried out in of defence of countries whose integrity has been violated(eg S.Korea).National parliaments would need a 2/3 rds majority also. ... less
 Dr John M.Reddington Logan City 9 Dec 2007 386
Thank god he's gone Russ Hermann Sydney 7 Dec 2007 385
Yes, bring these people to justice! Stephen Langford Sydney 7 Dec 2007 384
We owe it to the murdered Iraqi civilians to bring the perpetrators to justice. Anna McCormack Brisbane 4 Dec 2007 383
Australia under the Howard regime was complicit in the human rights abuses through act and omission. Sabina Nowak Brisbane 4 Dec 2007 382
Mr Howard's government engaged in an illegal war that had nothing to do with the security of Australia or it's people. Let justice be done. Prenna Unsane Brisbane 4 Dec 2007 381
"Ignorance of the law is no excuse" - our Government Ministers MUST be held accountable for criminal actions in the same way as any other citizen. The ... more
"Ignorance of the law is no excuse" - our Government Ministers MUST be held accountable for criminal actions in the same way as any other citizen. The Invasion of Iraq was a Great War war crime, along with many associated smaller war crimes. Only by acting can we discourage future leaders form action with impunity, otherwise we give our consent and thereby are also complicit in these crimes. ... less
 Allen Jay Nambour 4 Dec 2007 380
If there is a prima facie case, then there is an obligation to prosecute. Jon Swabey Brisbane, Australia 4 Dec 2007 379
In many areas John Howard proved himself utterly uncaring about human life or wellbeing. His policies towards refugees, welfare recipients and Aborigi ... more
In many areas John Howard proved himself utterly uncaring about human life or wellbeing. His policies towards refugees, welfare recipients and Aborigines are examples. But nowhere has this callous cruelty, (that he seemed blissfully unaware of) been of such huge proportions as his intense and unwavering support for the mass slaughter and disaster that is today's Iraq. I have read that he egged Bush on when Bush was having a rare attack of doubt caused by conscience. (Reference: the Woodward book on Bush). ... less
 Paul McKinnon Brisbane 4 Dec 2007 378
I fully endorse this petition. We have entered an age where political leaders flout international laws and condone barbarism; they must be brought to ... more
I fully endorse this petition. We have entered an age where political leaders flout international laws and condone barbarism; they must be brought to trial and must face the overwhelming rejection of their actions by the people. ... less
 Michael Goldstein Sydney 3 Dec 2007 376
War never brings peace and Howard and Downer ordered the invasion of two states and are responsibile for the deaths of hundreds thousands of innocent ... more
War never brings peace and Howard and Downer ordered the invasion of two states and are responsibile for the deaths of hundreds thousands of innocent civilians. ... less
 Josephine Zananiri Bright 3 Dec 2007 375
I can do no better than second Professor Francis A Boyle's assessment in his book Destroying World Order (2004): "In international legal terms, the Bu ... more
I can do no better than second Professor Francis A Boyle's assessment in his book Destroying World Order (2004): "In international legal terms, the Bush Jr administration should be viewed as constituting an ongoing criminal conspiracy under international criminal law in violation of the Nuremberg Charter, the Nuremberg Judgment, and the Nuremberg Principles, due to its formulation and undertaking of war policies which are legally akin to those perpetrated by the Nazi regime in pre-World War II Germany." Those who have aided and abetted this criminal conspiracy should be held accountable for its appalling results. ... less
 Colin Andersen Sydney 2 Dec 2007 374
The people of Australian were quite clear in their opposition to the invasion of Iraq. They were well aware it was about oil, and had nothing to do wi ... more
The people of Australian were quite clear in their opposition to the invasion of Iraq. They were well aware it was about oil, and had nothing to do with non-existent weapons of mass destruction, or the toppling of a man whom the US was happy to call 'friend' in former days. Poll after poll showed that more than 80% of Australians were against it but the Howard government, in a display of contempt for the democratic process, dragged our name and international reputation through the mud by joining the invasion of a sovereign nation that did not threaten us, and supporting the destruction of Iraq's infrastructure and the massacre of tens of thousands of its citizens.

Such outrages cannot be ignored. Messrs Howard, Hill and Downer must be made to account for their actions in the international court of law. ... less
 Lynette Chamas Sydney, Australia 2 Dec 2007 373
It is only by pursuing this action that there is a chance that such gross acts may be prevented in future. Fay Waddington Brisbane 2 Dec 2007 372
It is to be hoped that the incoming government will have the moral strength to stand up to our US allies when they defy human rights. Mary Justine de Merindol Sydney NSW 2 Dec 2007 371
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