Richard Dicker
Richard Dicker
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We understand that any trial will need to be accessible to the victims of the crimes, and to those in whose names the crimes were committed, ... But if it proves impossible to conduct a fair trial because of the security conditions, the question arises of relocating the trial elsewhere to allow for a fair proceeding.
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U.S. ambassadors have been acting like schoolyard bullies. The U.S. campaign has not succeeded in undermining global support for the court. But it has succeeded in making the U.S. government look foolish and mean-spirited.
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This reluctance to press Nigeria to hand over Taylor fosters a double standard that betrays the people of Sierra Leone,
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She is the principal figure to date to be sentenced by the tribunal, and when you add the confession of guilt it makes for a significant milestone in the work of the tribunal.
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Politically, it makes sense to be an exponent of justice.
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Nigeria must ensure that Taylor is not permitted to flee from justice and the international community must ensure that security in Liberia is maintained during this process.
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On the second anniversary of Charles Taylor's flight to Nigeria, his continued impunity is undermining the rule of law in West Africa and putting civilians in the region at risk.
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President Obasanjo must promptly comply with the request for Taylor's surrender. Consultation with other African leaders should not buy Taylor any more time to escape facing justice for his alleged crimes.
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Countries should be lining up to take Taylor, not backing away.
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A fair trial requires defense counsel who can defend their clients zealously, without fear of reprisal.
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This is a disturbingly low threshold. It's a real anomaly that reflects Iraqi law but not developing international law.
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This is a disturbingly low threshold, ... It's a real anomaly that reflects Iraqi law but not developing international law.
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This is a crucial moment for Washington to help West Africa break a devastating cycle of impunity.
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This musical chairs that they keep playing with the judges raises profound questions about the credibility of the court.