Bemba’s Counsel Call for More Funds to Be Able to Effectively Defend

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Author:

Bruce Zagaris

Volume:

26

Issue:

11

Abstract:

On August 30, 2010, counsel for former Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Jean-Pierre Bemba complained to the International Criminal Court that they are not able to conduct an effective defense because prosecutors have seized Mr. Bemba’s assets and the International Criminal Tribunal (ICC) has not allocated sufficient funds to cover legal fees or investigation expenses...(more)...