![]() ![]() ![]() However, the other two judges did not accept that some crimes were so horrific that an exception should be made to the normal rule that one state does not interfere with the actions of the head of another state. The three judges in the majority decided that General Pinochet did not have immunity because crimes such as torture and genocide could not be considered part of his official duties as a head of state. The Law Lords always give judgement in order of seniority. It was certainly dramatic for those of us following the ruling live. ![]() Q: The 3-2 cliffhanger in the Law Lords ruling certainly provided high drama but on what grounds do they reach that ruling? How can the law be so indeterminate that the highest court in the land is split almost down the middle? In November last year, Joshua Rozenberg, BBC Legal Affairs Correspondent answered your questions online about the legal issues and implications of the case. The legal battle over General Pinochet has been a protracted and complex one. Pinochet extradition fight - Your questions answered BBC News | The Pinochet file | Pinochet extradition fight - Your questions answered ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |