Proceeding contribution from Kim Howells (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 June 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill [Lords].
International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill [Lords]
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. His hon. Friend the Member for Banbury (Tony Baldry) put his finger on a very important issue. When asking why we are taking prisoners from Sierra Leone, I have heard the terrible phrase used, ““Well, it is our sphere of influence.”” Whose sphere of influence is Cambodia? Which nations have the resources and the political will? I heard the hon. Member for Banbury say that countries may be signed up, but they will not act. We must get clarity on who is responsible for such trials in whatever part of the world.
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- 2006-07
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- Administration of justice International Criminal Court International law International courts Prisoners Sentencing Trials Sierra Leone Taylor, Charles
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- International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill (HL) 2006-07
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