The Trial of Saddam Hussein and The Fallout of The War

The Trial of Saddam Hussein

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The fallout in the Middle East from the regime change in Iraq

Monday, August 15, 2005

Family Can't Fire Lawyers

The Iraqi tribunal, trying Saddam Hussein for war crimes, has blocked Saddam's family from firing his 2000 strong defence team.

The tribunal, not unreasonably, say that only Saddam can fire his lawyers.

Last week a lawyer acting for Saddam's eldest daughter, Raghd, said that the family had fired the team; and would build a better one.

The tribunal responded by letter, saying:

"We want to clarify some issues relating to the request to revoke all powers of attorney. We are very surprised by such unlawful acts. The exclusive right to empower any lawyer or to cancel any power of attorney is for defendant Saddam Hussein,".

Raghd wrote to the tribunal, pointing out that Saddam was not able to make such decisions freely himself.

Quote:

"The family of the president is free to choose whoever it wants to defend him and to remove whoever it wants for as long as he is denied freedom of choice,".

Maybe a statement from Saddam would clarify his wishes?

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