Published: 2014-09-23 02:27:02.0 BdST Updated: 2014-09-23 03:30:56.0 BdST

 

In response to the numerous threats and abusive comments I received today following my press conference yesterday… http://fb.me/3NLCAzz8Y 

In response to the numerous threats and abusive comments I received today following my press conference yesterday following the Bangladesh Supreme Court’s verdict on Sayedee I would say the following. Any person, irrespective of what they are charged with, deserves a fair trial otherwise the process will have little meaning and will not contribute to justice. Attacking an accused’s lawyer for expressing legitimate concerns demonstrates an ignorance of the rule of law. If Bangladesh wants to contribute to long term stability, reconciliation and the development of international criminal justice it needs to change its strategy. Attacking the legal representatives of those accused of war crimes is quite frankly stupid and further demonstrates the mob rule that prevails in Bangladesh. This must change.

British lawyer Toby Cadman, who is defending the Jamaat-e-Islami leadership, has asked Bangladesh government to order a review of Delwar Hossain Saydee’s conviction before “an internationally appointed, independent and impartial tribunal”.

NY Times piece on UNGA side event calling for a long overdue process of justice & accountability in Syria and Iraq http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/22/world/spurred-by-isis-violence-nations-mull-how-to-press-for-justice-in-conflicts.html?emc=eta1&_r=1 …

Family of jailed Al Jazeera journalist Fahmy ask world leaders at #UNGA to request from Sisi a quick appeal process not a pardon @Repent11

Saddened to hear of @rushanaraali resignation but respect her decision on moral grounds for doing so.

Speaking @frontlineclub about the importance of recording crimes by #SisiRegime for future prosecutions

Just told @frontlineclub the report drawn up by the Arab Organisation for HR in the UK is extremely important as it documents abuses #Egypt

Speaking tonight at the Frontline Club on political detentions in Egypt following the 2013 military coup pic.twitter.com/xztvzEotq3