Saddam's Trial May Be Delayed

It seems that Saddam Hussein's trial, scheduled to start on the 19th of October, may have to be delayed.

That at least is the possibility according to an unnamed British official, who said that the trial may have to be postponed until after the December elections in Iraq.

It appears that the reason for the proposed delay is not one of politics, but of safety and logistics.

The official noted that bullet proof screens and witness protection programmes had to be provided.

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"I think there are some logistical problems. There are a lot of things they haven't got round to yet."

He also noted that security forces are preparing for an upsurge in violence ahead of the elections. None of which augurs well for holding a trial.