84. Recalls that Alassane Ouattara is the only legitimate winner of the presidential elections held in Côte d'Ivoire on 28 November 2010 and that the election results cannot be challenged; takes note of the arrest of incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo and hopes that this will contribute to the end of violence; urges all political and armed forces in the country to respect the will of the Ivorian electorate and to ensure the peaceful transfer of power without delay, and calls, in this respect, for law and order to be restored; invites the EU to fully support President Quattara in efforts aimed at reconciliation, recovery and development a ...[+++]s well as in promoting prosperity and stability for the Ivorian people;

The refusal by outgoing President, Laurent Gbagbo, to cede power to Alassane Ouattara, the winner of the presidential election of November 2010, has sparked off a spiral of violence throughout the country that shows no sign of abating.

It is perhaps not in the streets but perhaps through negotiations aimed at sharing a certain form of power that a blood bath is likely to be prevented. Pressure must first be exerted, of course, to ensure that the winner is acknowledged.

7. Refuses to recognise the legitimacy of any constitutional proposals produced by the National Convention, consisting only of SPDC-appointed delegates; calls on the Government of Burma to form a new constitution drafting committee, which would include representatives of the NLD, the winner of the 1990 elections, and other political parties and groups;

It will often appear to be dispensing ‘winners’ justice’, but, in addition to its normal jurisdictional function of investigating and prosecuting particularly serious crimes, it will also perform two other highly relevant tasks: one is to act as a deterrent to prevent further crimes being committed and the other is to provide compensation and reparations for the victims.

The winner-take-all, constituency-based electoral system entrenched in Bill C-2 produces grotesque results that often directly contradict the express wishes of voters, sometimes with dire consequences that threaten the very future of Canada.