Title: Trial of Saddam Hussein

Source/Sponsoring Agency: Law Library of Congress (U.S.)

URL: http://www.loc.gov/law/public/saddam/

Date Checked: 2/15/2006      Status: Active

Date Annotated: 2/15/2006

Topics: Criminal Law; International Law

Other keywords: Supreme Iraqi Criminal Tribunal; Saddam Hussein

Contents: A product of the Law Library of Congress, the "Trial of Saddam Hussein" intends to provide readers with essential information related to the prosecution of the former ruler of Iraq ousted in 2003. Beginning with introductory and background materials, this site discusses the Supreme Iraqi Criminal Tribunal (SICT), the present prosecution, and the possibility of future prosecution. The "Present Prosecution" section describes the facts alleged, the charges, and the principal defendants under the SICT. Legal researchers will be interested in the "Legal Process" section, which discusses, among other issues, the procedural rules of the Iraqi Criminal Procedures Code and the appellate process under Iraqi law. Finally, for further information, the "Trial of Saddam Hussein" provides readers with sections on related "Laws, Treaties and Resolutions;" a bibliography of related books and journal articles; and source notes which include news sites, governmental sites, and non-governmental organizations.

Author of Annotation: B. Kreisler