A memorandum desired to “clarify and strengthen” certain proposals adopted by the United Nations Human Bights Commission in Geneva in a draft International Bill of Rights, as well as suggestions for its implementation, was submitted here today to the U.N. Secretariat by the World Jewish Congress.
Presented by Dr. A. Leon Kubowitzki, secretary-general, and Dr. Robert S. Marcus, acting political director, the Congress memorandum urges: “No deprivation of life without due process of law, no torture, slavery, compulsory labor, expulsion of loyal aliens, restriction of liberty without fair trial, or retroactive criminal laws; freedom of religion and conscience and protection from national, racial, or religious discrimination.” The Commission will begin consideration of the draft bill on Monday.
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