Hawaii Kupuna Humanitarian Tribunal

PUBLIC BRIEFING
THE HAWAI‘I KUPUNA HUMANITARIAN TRIBUNAL (HKHT)
Authority • Duties • Public Access to Judgement & Rulings
 
I. INTRODUCTION
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Humanitarian Tribunal (HKHT) is the formal humanitarian and cultural judicial body operating under the Hawai‘i Kupuna Council (HKC), which is recognized under:

The Office of Hawaiian Subjects (OHS)
The Ministry of Hawaiian Subjects & Humanitarian Affairs
International Humanitarian Law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention (1949)
The lawful continuity of the Hawaiian Kingdom
The establishment of this tribunal arises from the Kupuna Council’s lawful mandate to protect Hawaiian Subjects, issue directives, make rulings, uphold justice, and intervene in humanitarian matters within the occupied Hawaiian Kingdom.

 
II. LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE TRIBUNAL
1. Authority Rooted in Hawaiian Kingdom Law & Custom
The Kupuna Council acts under Articles I–IV of its Charter as a humanitarian oversight body, empowered to:

Issue lawful directives
Conduct hearings
Render judgments
Protect the welfare of Hawaiian Subjects
Address violations occurring under foreign occupation
(Authority documented in HKC Notice of Warning)

2. Authority Under International Humanitarian Law
Under Geneva Convention IV (1949), Hawaiian Subjects are recognized as Protected Persons.
Because the Hawaiian Kingdom is under prolonged occupation, the Kupuna Council has:

The right to provide internal humanitarian governance
The duty to protect civilians from unlawful detention or harm
The right to issue directives and rulings in matters of welfare, protection, and conflict
3. Authority Affirmed by Practice
The Kupuna Council has already exercised judicial authority by:

Issuing Executive Orders of Release
Reviewing humanitarian petitions
Directing State officials to comply with humanitarian rulings
Issuing warnings to the occupying administration for violations
(Executive Order of Release – Damasco)

(HKC Notice of Warning – Governor Green)

These actions demonstrate the active judicial and humanitarian authority of the tribunal.

 
III. DUTIES OF THE HAWAI‘I KUPUNA HUMANITARIAN TRIBUNAL
The Tribunal exists to provide fair, cultural, lawful, and humanitarian judgment in matters affecting Hawaiian Subjects.

1. Humanitarian Case Review
The Tribunal evaluates cases involving:

Unlawful confinement
Abuse or mistreatment
Violations of Geneva Convention IV
Disputes involving protected persons
Family matters affected by State interference
2. Cultural & Ancestral Equity
The tribunal considers:

Hawaiian customary law
Kupuna wisdom
ʻĀina-based stewardship principles
Restorative justice and reconciliation
3. Oversight of Governmental Conduct
The tribunal investigates and rules on:

Actions by occupying State of Hawai‘i agencies
Violations of OHS or Kupuna Council orders
Cases of injustice, discrimination, or abuse
4. Public Protection & Advocacy
The Tribunal provides:

Direct intervention when Hawaiian Subjects are in danger
Written judgments or directives
Orders for humanitarian remedy or release
Guidance for families and communities
5. Accountability & Documentation
All cases are documented and prepared for submission to:

OHCHR (United Nations)
The International Criminal Court (ICC)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The Hawaiian Kingdom Council of Regency
 
IV. TYPES OF CASES THE TRIBUNAL MAY HEAR
Any Hawaiian Subject or household may petition the Tribunal for judgment or review in cases including:

A. Humanitarian or Legal Violations
Unlawful arrests
Denial of rights
Abusive treatment by any agency
Custody or family interference by the State
Unlawful prosecutions
B. Community or Civil Disputes
Land or resource conflicts
Cultural rights violations
Disputes requiring Kupuna-level wisdom
C. Emergency Intervention
Threats to health, safety, or welfare
Urgent protection needs
Subject at risk of harm or unjust action
D. Requests for Advisory Opinions
Individuals or families may ask the Tribunal for:

Cultural guidance
Clarification on rights
Determination of lawful standing
Review of State actions affecting them
 
V. ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE HAWAIIAN POPULATION
THE PEOPLE ARE HEREBY INFORMED:
Any Hawaiian Subject, family, or community experiencing injustice, conflict, or harm may formally request a ruling from the Hawai‘i Kupuna Humanitarian Tribunal.

You may bring forth:
Personal cases
Family disputes
Community issues
Legal or humanitarian complaints
Requests for cultural or ancestral judgment
Cases requiring protection or intervention
The Tribunal guarantees:
Fair judgment
Cultural integrity
Humanitarian protection
Neutrality and wisdom
Confidentiality
Written decisions or directives
No one is too small, too young, or too powerless to be heard.
If you seek justice, clarity, or protection — the Kupuna Tribunal will review your case.

 
VI. HOW TO REQUEST A TRIBUNAL REVIEW
Individuals may submit:

A written request
An oral request through an OHS officer
A family petition
An emergency protection request
OHS will prepare the case documentation and present it to the Kupuna Tribunal.

 
VII. CLOSING MESSAGE
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Humanitarian Tribunal stands as:

A lawful cultural court
A humanitarian tribunal
A guardian of the people
A pillar of justice during occupation
Every Hawaiian Subject retains the right to fair judgment, the right to protection, and the right to seek ruling from their Kupuna Council.

When the State fails to protect—our Kupuna Tribunal will.