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Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Saddam tribunal pledges fair trials
Bernard Hibbitts at 10:44 AM ET

[JURIST] The Iraqi Special Tribunal charged with trying Saddam Hussein and other members of his regime with crimes against humanity responded to recent criticisms about the transparaeny of its process Tuesday by issuing a statement proclaiming its commitment to fairness: "The Iraqi special tribunal wants to ensure that it is an Iraqi independent court and that it has its integrity, neutrality and transparency... The trial process (will) serve the truth and achieve justice for Iraqi people." AP has more.






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