Trials of fallen dictator, associates open to journalists, observers: Chief Adviser
Dr Yunus said, “To ensure transparency in the judicial process, the trials have been opened to journalists, human rights activists, and other observers. Anyone interested can record any part of the proceedings”
In a Victory Day address today (16 December), Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus announced significant transparency measures in the ongoing trials of the deposed dictator and her associates, accused of atrocities.
Dr Yunus said, "To ensure transparency in the judicial process, the trials have been opened to journalists, human rights activists, and other observers. Anyone interested can record any part of the proceedings."
He said that the trials are being conducted under revised laws of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) to uphold justice.
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The accused have been granted the right to hire foreign lawyers and will have full opportunities to defend themselves, he added.
Highlighting international collaboration, Dr Yunus shared that ICC prosecutor Karim Khan recently met with him and agreed to provide training for ICT prosecutors and staff to elevate the tribunal to international standards.
The chief adviser said, "We also informed him of our plan to file separate cases at the International Criminal Court against the perpetrators of genocide for crimes against humanity."
