Gaddafi's Lawyers Fear That A Trial In Libya Will Result In A Death Sentence

Defence lawyers remain adamant that Saif al-Islam will not face a fair trial in Libya [Reuters]

Gaddafi Lawyers Fear 'Revenge' Trial In Libya -- Al Jazeera
Defence lawyers say a trial in Libya will not be motivated by justice and Saif al-Islam "will be hanged".

The lawyer for the son and one-time heir-apparent of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has given warning that the International Criminal Court's reputation will be damaged if it allows Libya to put him on trial.

Melinda Taylor, one of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's court-funded defence lawyers, told judges at The Netherlands on Wednesday that any trial in Libya will be "not motivated by a desire for justice but a desire for revenge, and there is no right for revenge under international law."

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More News On The International Criminal Court's Involvement On Where Saif Gaddafi's Trial Will Be Held

Libya crisis: ICC considers Gaddafi hearing venue -- BBC
International court weighs whether Libya can try Kadafi son -- L.A. Times
ICC Debates Trial Venue for Gadhafi's Eldest Son -- Voice of America
Libya trial for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi 'would damage ICC' -- BBC
Lawyer to ICC: Don’t Let Libya Try Gaddafi’s Son -- Time/AP
More News On The International Criminal Court's Involvement On Where Saif Gaddafi's Trial Will Be Held

Libya crisis: ICC considers Gaddafi hearing venue -- BBC
International court weighs whether Libya can try Kadafi son -- L.A. Times
ICC Debates Trial Venue for Gadhafi's Eldest Son -- Voice of America
Libya trial for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi 'would damage ICC' -- BBC
Lawyer to ICC: Don’t Let Libya Try Gaddafi’s Son -- Time/AP
Gaddafi son 'would be hanged in Libya' -- News24
Gaddafi's son facing gallows in Libya: lawyer -- ABC News (Australia)
Why Libya—and Not The Hague—Will Try Gaddafi’s Son -- Vivienne Walt, Time

My Comment: His trial will be held in Libya .... and yes .... he will probably be executed.

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