United Nations Security Council Resolution 1315

UN Security Council
Resolution 1315
Date14 August 2000
Meeting no.4,186
CodeS/RES/1315 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Sierra Leone
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1315, adopted unanimously on 14 August 2000, after expressing concern at serious crimes committed in Sierra Leone, the Council expressed its intention to establish the Special Court for Sierra Leone to deal with violations of human rights, international law and war crimes in the country.[1]

  1. ^ "Council asks Secretary-General, Sierra Leone to negotiate agreement for creation of independent special court". United Nations. 14 August 2000.