Petition to the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament

I. Intent of the Petition II. Reasons for Petition (Brief Overview) III. Reasons for Petition (Detailed Discussion) 1. Introduction to JALANA 2. The Reality of Damage from Nuclear Weapons 3. Reasons Given to Justify the Atomic Bombings 4. ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Illegality of the Atomic Bombings 5. The Current Situation and the Trend Toward "Nuclear Abolition" 6. Expectations and Requests 7. Conclusion

The Japan Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms hereby submits this petitionto the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament with hope for the early abolition of nuclear arms. February 9, 2009 Japan Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms (JALANA) http://www.hankaku-j.org/infomation/data/200901_eng.html