Factbox – How can the ICC put Gaddafi’s son on trial?
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) in June charged Saif al-Islam Gaddafi with crimes against humanity over the killing of civilian protesters in February. Following his arrest in Libya, the country has the right to put him on trial there. The ICC will only act if a country is unable or unwilling to investigate or prosecute, for instance when its legal system has collapsed. Libya’s prime minister on Saturday promised a fair trial for Saif al-Islam, who was captured in the southern desert. “We assure Libyans and the world that Saif al-Islam will receive a fair trial … …
Factbox – How can the ICC put Gaddafi’s son on trial?
November 19, 2011 By