Precautionary Measures
Resolution No. 39/23
PM 303-23 - Richard Moore, United States
On July 4, 2023, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) issued Resolution 39/23 granting precautionary measures in favor of Richard Moore. The request indicates that Mr. Moore is at risk given the imminent execution of the death penalty. The applicants also filed a petition alleging violations of the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man. Having analyzed the submissions of fact and law provided, the Commission considers that the information submitted shows prima facie that there is a serious and urgent risk of irreparable harm to Mr. Moore’s rights to life and personal integrity in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. Moreover, if Mr. Moore is executed before the Commission has the opportunity to examine the merits of his petition, any eventual decision would be rendered moot, leading to irreparable harm. Consequently, the Commission requests that the United States of America:
- adopt the necessary measures to protect the life and personal integrity of Richard Moore; and
- refrain from carrying out the death penalty on Richard Moore, until the IACHR has had the opportunity to reach a decision on his petition.
Resolution No. 22/23
PM 176-23 - Michael Tisius, United States
On April 16, 2023, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Michael Tisius. The request indicates that Mr. Tisius is at risk given the imminent execution of the death penalty. The applicants also submitted a petition alleging violations of the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man. Upon analyzing the submissions of fact and law offered, the Commission considers that the information presented shows prima facie that there is a serious and urgent risk of irreparable harm to Mr. Tisius’s rights to life and personal integrity, in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. Furthermore, should Mr. Tisius be executed before the Commission has the opportunity to examine the merits of his petition, any eventual decision would be irrelevant and would cause irreparable harm. Accordingly, the Commission requests that the United States of America:
- adopt the necessary measures to protect the life and personal integrity of Michael Tisius; and
- refrain from carrying out the death penalty on Michael Tisius, until the IACHR has had the opportunity to reach a decision on his petition.