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Justice
Wrongdoing should be examined fairly, with responsibility and accountability at the centre of the process.
FOUNDING STAGE · INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE
A Court of the People, Guided by Principle
God's Court of the People is being developed as an independent international court founded on justice, peace, truth, human dignity and accountability.
The Court is currently in its founding stage. The proposed Founding Treaty is being made available for review, discussion and the beginning of a secure digital signing and ratification process.
THE FOUR PRINCIPLES
Justice • Mercy • Truth • Unity
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Mercy
Justice should recognise human dignity and leave room for compassion, proportionality and restoration where appropriate.
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Truth
Evidence, honesty and careful examination should guide decisions rather than fear, prejudice or concealed interests.
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Unity
The Court's vision is for people of different nations, cultures and faiths to be heard and treated with equal dignity.
FOUNDING TREATY
Proposed Treaty — Open for Public Review & Future Ratification
The 52-Article Founding Treaty is available for public review. Eligible States, nations, constituent countries, territories, autonomous communities and other qualifying political communities can express interest and submit a proposed signing/ratification record for review without needing to travel.
The digital process records an expression of interest or proposed signing/ratification submission for review. The Treaty is not yet legally established and no online submission by itself brings it into force.
52ArticlesFounding legal framework
OnlineReview & SubmissionDesigned for accessible participation
OnlineReview & SubmissionDesigned for accessible participation
WHY ARTICLES 51 & 52 MATTER
Competence and participation should not depend on privilege.
Competency over credentials
The Treaty provides that a university degree is not the sole way to demonstrate competence where knowledge and skills can be objectively assessed. Written and oral examinations, practical legal problems, Treaty interpretation and ethical judgment can form part of the competency process.
View the International Law Examination →Separate participation for qualifying communities
Article 52 recognises that sovereign States, nations, constituent countries, territories, autonomous communities and other qualifying political communities may have distinct identities and, where the Treaty requirements are met, may establish a separate relationship with the Court. A State's refusal to join does not by itself prevent a qualifying community from applying.
Explore the participation process →THE PROCESS
How the Court Works
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Submission
A matter or founding submission is presented with the relevant information and supporting material.
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Review
The matter, authority and evidence are reviewed before any hearing or determination is considered.
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Hearing
Parties and evidence can be considered through an organised and documented hearing process.
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Determination
A decision can be recorded together with the reasoning and relevant court record.
PROPOSED COURT OPERATIONS
Hearings, service and competency
Remote & hybrid hearings
The proposed Court can operate through secure video, including authorised participation from homes, police stations and other approved locations. Physical proceedings would use an appropriate existing host court until a dedicated Court facility exists.
View the proposed hearing system →Case archive
Future public cases can have recorded hearings, verdicts, sentencing and authorised judgments preserved in a dedicated archive.
View archive design →Role applications & tests
Members of the public can express interest in proposed Court roles and complete a role-specific competency assessment.
Apply to serve →Competency assessments
Judges, prosecutors, investigators, enforcement officers and other proposed personnel have separate tests covering knowledge, ethics and practical judgment.
View assessments →FOUNDING PARTICIPATION
Review the Treaty. Study the law. Ask questions. Take part.
The public-facing founding tools are being built alongside the Court's legal and administrative framework.