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I thought that I would link you to this website in Iraq that I visit once in awhile because it usually has some very good articles in it. Today's articles are no exception!
The article that I am referring to here is on the charges that were filed against Donald Rumsfeld in Germany. It asked if Rumsfeld could escape his crimes and brings up some good points so far as the United States is concerned.
From IraqiRabita
If a prosecution is going to take place, then the following questions arise:
1) How should Mr Rumsfeld be made to stand trial? What are the implications if Mr Rumsfeld was not made to stand trial?
2) Should he be made to stand trial in a US, Iraqi or Afghan court?
3) If a US court, would it be a fair trial? Should the court in this case be military or a civilian?
4) What would be the procedure to ensure a fair trial?
In principle, a fair trial cannot be guaranteed if Mr Rumsfeld is to be prosecuted in a US court. This is not a statement about the US justice system or its quality, but the truth of the matter is that the US cannot run the risk of a guilty verdict against Mr Rumsfeld because the crimes of which he is accused were committed whilst holding the second most important US governmental position. As a matter of principle, Mr Rumsfeld should be prosecuted in an international court.
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The writer makes a good point here as we all now that Rumsfeld would more than likely get off scott free in an American court.
Khalid Essa Taha is a member of the legal profession, has practiced law for some 60 years, and is a strong believer in human rights for all humanity irrespective of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, nationality or religion,
- Khalid Essa Taha
Chairman, Lawyers without Borders Ltd
Vice president, British Iraqi Lawyers Association
Email: tahaet@yahoo.co.uk
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