Another Development Foundation recievied a request from a peace initiative in Irland to sign Lex Innocentium 21st Century. The law is based on an ancient Irish Law, Lex Innocentium, 12st Century.

The Law of the Innocents, 21st Century declares war to be a Crime against Humanity, a Crime against the Earth and a Crime against the Future.  

This initative was launced on the 21st of September 2024, UN International Day of Peace.

The law is now signed by Ingvar Rönnbäck, Founder and Chair of the Board of Another Development Foundation.

A summary of the law is provided hear:

Lex Innocentium, 21st Century DECREES THAT IT IS A CRIME, in any circumstances, even accidentally, through acts of war or aggression:

  1. To kill, hurt, harm, or take hostage Innocent People.
  2. To kill or harm crops, livestock or domestic animals (including pets).
  3. To cause humanity to witness acts of violence, harm, cruelty and killing.
  4. To harm or injure the spirit of humanity through acts of violence, cruelty and war.
  5. To force individuals to commit acts of violence or aggression against their will.
  6. To harm or damage Planet Earth or any of her ecosystems and living creatures.
  7. To spend money and resources on war, including the stockpiling of weapons.
  8. To threaten, put at risk or harm Future Generations of Humanity or the Future Welfare of the Earth.

All Penalties under this law are non-violent and restorative.

For more information, read: http://www.lexinnoecentium21.ie