Comments on: As Judges Order Prosecution To Disclose To Defense All New Documents They Intend To Use In The Cross-Examination Of Charles Taylor, Prosecutors Say Taylor Did Not Share Hardships With His Soldiers http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/ International Criminal Justice in the Making Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:34:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Timothy http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-18360 Timothy Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:13:49 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-18360 Dear Amax, you are right to paint a tenuous humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and there are many people to blame for such a lack of development. Let's start with the leaders who operated with impunity, operated above their country's laws, exploited their country's natural resources, and all to the detriment of their own people. The money that could be saved by disbanding the SCSL is a paltry sum compared to the money that was stolen by Doe, Taylor or the NTGL and the years of neglect in developing their country. I sometimes wonder, is Charles Taylor on trial or is the culture of impunity that has contributed mightily to the sad state situation you so aptly describe. Regards, Timothy Dear Amax, you are right to paint a tenuous humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and there are many people to blame for such a lack of development. Let’s start with the leaders who operated with impunity, operated above their country’s laws, exploited their country’s natural resources, and all to the detriment of their own people. The money that could be saved by disbanding the SCSL is a paltry sum compared to the money that was stolen by Doe, Taylor or the NTGL and the years of neglect in developing their country. I sometimes wonder, is Charles Taylor on trial or is the culture of impunity that has contributed mightily to the sad state situation you so aptly describe.
Regards,
Timothy

]]> By: Timothy http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-18359 Timothy Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:05:15 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-18359 Dear Jose, I hear Mr. Taylor testify that he is not a military man, if so, why can we find many images of Mr. Taylor in battle fatigues and holding an assault rifle? For him to deny that he was a military man at one point is denial. Taylor received military training, he waged a civil war in Liberia; a lepoard very rarely changes its spots, even after elected to the Presidency. Regards, Timothy Dear Jose,
I hear Mr. Taylor testify that he is not a military man, if so, why can we find many images of Mr. Taylor in battle fatigues and holding an assault rifle? For him to deny that he was a military man at one point is denial. Taylor received military training, he waged a civil war in Liberia; a lepoard very rarely changes its spots, even after elected to the Presidency.
Regards,
Timothy

]]> By: Noko4 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-16450 Noko4 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:21:33 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-16450 Eyes, Same to you.....infact XMAS is my birthday, so I want my present from you and ALL....ha ha ha Eyes,
Same to you…..infact XMAS is my birthday, so I want my present from you and ALL….ha ha ha

]]> By: noko5 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15333 noko5 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:18:22 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15333 4 ur eyes, ENJOY BRO. 4 ur eyes,
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]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15292 Tracey Gurd Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:52:12 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15292 Hi Amax, I'm not sure of your question -- is it whether Iraq funds the ICC or whether other countries want to see justice in Iraq? I'll try to answer both. Iraq does not contribute money to the ICC because it is not a State Party (that is, it hasn't signed up to the ICC Statute which allows the court to have jurisdiction over crimes committed on its territory or by its nationals). Although the Court’s expenses are funded primarily by States Parties, it also receives voluntary contributions from governments, international organizations, individuals, corporations and other entities. To the best of my knowledge, Iraq is not a non-State Party funder of the ICC, and Iraq is also not a funder of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. There was a Special Tribunal set up in Iraq in 2003 designed to address grave human rights violations committed in Iraq between 1968 and 2003. It was made up of Iraqi judges, lawyers and staff, and assisted by international judges, lawyers and staff as well. This was the court that tried Saddam Hussein and eventually put him to death by hanging. You can find out some overview information about the tribunal here: http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/cah/ij/w_context/w_cont_10.aspx. However, this court was criticized by human rights organizations which were concerned that it was not meeting international human rights and fair trial standards -- for a Human Rights Watch report on the trial of Saddam Hussein, see http://www.hrw.org/en/node/11112/section/3. Hope this answers your question? Best, Tracey Hi Amax,

I’m not sure of your question — is it whether Iraq funds the ICC or whether other countries want to see justice in Iraq? I’ll try to answer both.

Iraq does not contribute money to the ICC because it is not a State Party (that is, it hasn’t signed up to the ICC Statute which allows the court to have jurisdiction over crimes committed on its territory or by its nationals). Although the Court’s expenses are funded primarily by States Parties, it also receives voluntary contributions from governments, international organizations, individuals, corporations and other entities. To the best of my knowledge, Iraq is not a non-State Party funder of the ICC, and Iraq is also not a funder of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

There was a Special Tribunal set up in Iraq in 2003 designed to address grave human rights violations committed in Iraq between 1968 and 2003. It was made up of Iraqi judges, lawyers and staff, and assisted by international judges, lawyers and staff as well. This was the court that tried Saddam Hussein and eventually put him to death by hanging. You can find out some overview information about the tribunal here: http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/cah/ij/w_context/w_cont_10.aspx. However, this court was criticized by human rights organizations which were concerned that it was not meeting international human rights and fair trial standards — for a Human Rights Watch report on the trial of Saddam Hussein, see http://www.hrw.org/en/node/11112/section/3.

Hope this answers your question?

Best,
Tracey

]]> By: J. fallah menjor http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15207 J. fallah menjor Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:50:15 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15207 Stop right there my brother! This trial is not like that of the "summary trials " during Doe's military government" when people were executed without due process! This trial may take long but the fact that taylor will be given the benefit of doubt until proven guilty makes it unique! Taylor, we know is guilty but we need to let him know that this is the civilize will of justice! He has Lawyers who are giving him legal advice, He lives in a furnished cell and , according to supporters , boasting on this site, rights to sleep with his # 4,5,or 6th wife, beside visits! How many of this type of justice this man gave to others? Why do we see this double standards now? Is it that you guys are so afraid of this man that you cannot accept that the "Cat" Has a bell tied around his neck and will never catch another rat? Come out and speak out so he can realize and repents before the fate that awaits him in Hell comes! Taylor is History! Stop right there my brother! This trial is not like that of the “summary trials ” during Doe’s military government” when people were executed without due process! This trial may take long but the fact that taylor will be given the benefit of doubt until proven guilty makes it unique! Taylor, we know is guilty but we need to let him know that this is the civilize will of justice!
He has Lawyers who are giving him legal advice, He lives in a furnished cell and , according to supporters , boasting on this site, rights to sleep with his # 4,5,or 6th wife, beside visits! How many of this type of justice this man gave to others? Why do we see this double standards now? Is it that you guys are so afraid of this man that you cannot accept that the “Cat” Has a bell tied around his neck and will never catch another rat? Come out and speak out so he can realize and repents before the fate that awaits him in Hell comes! Taylor is History!

]]> By: J. fallah menjor http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15198 J. fallah menjor Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:58:42 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15198 Helen, what has begun to expose taylor is the lies being uncovered about his puting the the National Budget account into his personal account and cleverly aurguing that this was for "covert Operation" Just as the saying goes for most Liberian old days politicians who always responded to wrong doings as for 'Security Reasons."Do you see what I am talking about? First, taylor denied ever stashing money into personal accounts and that if prosecution proved this then he's a liar, and now when exposed redhanded, is having another "excuse" as this account being for covert operation! What operation in gankay's NPFL government was not covert? His excuses are either for "peace" or "covert operation" and this is not standing good for the former head of state and who is accused of not only fueling the atrocities of Sierra Leone, but for rapes, and murders he personally participated in , during the Sierra Leone War. Now Helen do you see why I have no regards for this man? He is a Liar from day one! Taylor should never be trusted by any peace loving individual, in the first place! Helen, what has begun to expose taylor is the lies being uncovered about his puting the the National Budget account into his personal account and cleverly aurguing that this was for “covert Operation” Just as the saying goes for most Liberian old days politicians who always responded to wrong doings as for ‘Security Reasons.”Do you see what I am talking about?
First, taylor denied ever stashing money into personal accounts and that if prosecution proved this then he’s a liar, and now when exposed redhanded, is having another “excuse” as this account being for covert operation! What operation in gankay’s NPFL government was not covert? His excuses are either for “peace” or “covert operation” and this is not standing good for the former head of state and who is accused of not only fueling the atrocities of Sierra Leone, but for rapes, and murders he personally participated in , during the Sierra Leone War.
Now Helen do you see why I have no regards for this man? He is a Liar from day one! Taylor should never be trusted by any peace loving individual, in the first place!

]]> By: Amax http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15161 Amax Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:44:34 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15161 Hi Tracey, thanks for your information concerning my question regarding funding for the ICC. You did mention that these monies are coming from different government who want to see justice prevail around the globe. Does that include the people of Iraq??? Hi Tracey, thanks for your information concerning my question regarding funding for the ICC. You did mention that these monies are coming from different government who want to see justice prevail around the globe. Does that include the people of Iraq???

]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15152 Tracey Gurd Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:54:38 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15152 Thanks Big Joe. Best, Tracey Thanks Big Joe.

Best,
Tracey

]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2009/12/05/as-judges-order-prosecution-to-disclose-to-defense-all-new-documents-they-intend-to-use-in-the-cross-examination-of-charles-taylor-prosecutors-say-taylor-did-not-share-hardships-with-his-soldiers/#comment-15151 Tracey Gurd Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:51:59 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4591#comment-15151 Helen, Thanks for your kind words and holiday wishes. It has indeed been an interesting year. Best, Tracey Helen,

Thanks for your kind words and holiday wishes. It has indeed been an interesting year.

Best,
Tracey

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