<commit_before>---
title: ABA-Hosted Discussion at Georgetown Law on Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal
published: true
date: 2014-02-25T17:19:00.000Z
description:
sponsor: 'American Bar Association & Georgetown Law Center'
participants: 'Mr. <NAME>, former president, American Bar Association; Mr. <NAME>, International Barrister, Former Defense Team, Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal; Mr. <NAME>, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large, Office of Global Criminal Justice'
venue: Georgetown Law Center
video:
featured_image_path: /uploads/1434903572605_event-photo-bangladesh.jpg
slug: bangladesh-war-crimes-tribunal
---


On February 25, the American Bar Association (ABA) held a discussion on the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal at Georgetown University Law Center. The purpose of the discussion was to address the shortcomings of the Tribunal and to present some of its accomplishments. For instance, moderator Mr. <NAME>, former ABA president and chair of the ABA-International Criminal Court Project, pointed out that the mandate of this course came on the heels of the Bangladesh Atrocities, beginning back in the 1970s; this type of legislation was a rarity at that time, predating all modern international criminal tribunals by decades. Criticisms of the Bangladesh Tribunal stem primarily from the procedures being employed by the Tribunal, which give the appearance of impropriety. As Mr. <NAME>, former Defense Team Attorney, suggested in quoting Justice Jackson, “If you are determined to execute a man in any event, there is no occasion to hold a trial.” Full video of the panel can be found below.

<figure data-type="quote">&gt; &ldquo;I completely agree that I dont think it matters how long we wait, there should be a system. Whether its five years or forty years, I think that the fact that forty three years has passed is not a reason not to establish a process.&rdquo; &mdash; Mr. <NAME></figure>

<figure data-type="quote">&gt; &ldquo;If you are determined to execute a man in any event, there is no occasion for a trial&rdquo; &mdash; <NAME> as quoted by Mr. <NAME></figure>

<figure data-type="quote">&gt; &ldquo;The legislation prohibits any challenge to the legislation itself, to the jurisdiction of the tribunal, and to the appointment of any particular judge. Taking an extreme example, we are prevented from challenging and seeking the removal of a judge on any ground.&rdquo; &mdash; Mr. <NAME></figure>

[flyer](https://owa.abanet.org/exchange/weiglk/Inbox/No%20Subject-3.EML/Bangladesh%20Tribunal%20Event%20Flyer.pdf/C58EA28C-18C0-4a97-9AF2-036E93DDAFB3/Bangladesh%20Tribunal%20Event%20Flyer.pdf?attach=1)

[video_audio](https://georgetown.app.box.com/s/mtfs0d6g7t3oraicconr)

*The American Bar Association’s (ABA) International Criminal Court (ICC) Project is an independent initiative of the ABA Center for Human Rights that advances international criminal justice and US-ICC relations through advocacy, education and practical legal assistance. More information about the ABA’s ICC Project can be found at its [website](https://www.aba-icc.org/).*<commit_msg>Updated '/_events/bangladesh-war-crimes-tribunal.md' via CloudCannon<commit_after>---
title: ABA-Hosted Discussion at Georgetown Law on Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal
published: true
date: 2014-02-25T17:19:00.000Z
description:
sponsor: 'American Bar Association & Georgetown Law Center'
participants: 'Mr. <NAME>, former president, American Bar Association; Mr. <NAME>, International Barrister, Former Defense Team, Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal; Mr. <NAME>, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large, Office of Global Criminal Justice'
venue: Georgetown Law Center
video:
featured_image_path: /uploads/1434903572605_event-photo-bangladesh.jpg
slug: bangladesh-war-crimes-tribunal
---


On February 25, the American Bar Association (ABA) held a discussion on the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal at Georgetown University Law Center. The purpose of the discussion was to address the shortcomings of the Tribunal and to present some of its accomplishments. For instance, moderator Mr. <NAME>, former ABA president and chair of the ABA-International Criminal Court Project, pointed out that the mandate of this course came on the heels of the Bangladesh Atrocities, beginning back in the 1970s; this type of legislation was a rarity at that time, predating all modern international criminal tribunals by decades. Criticisms of the Bangladesh Tribunal stem primarily from the procedures being employed by the Tribunal, which give the appearance of impropriety. As Mr. <NAME>, former Defense Team Attorney, suggested in quoting Justice Jackson, “If you are determined to execute a man in any event, there is no occasion to hold a trial.” Full video of the panel can be found below.

<figure data-type="quote"><p>&ldquo;I completely agree that I don't think it matters how long we wait, there should be a system. Whether its five years or forty years, I think that the fact that forty three years has passed is not a reason not to establish a process.&rdquo; &mdash; Mr. <NAME></p></figure>

<figure data-type="quote"><p>&ldquo;If you are determined to execute a man in any event, there is no occasion for a trial&rdquo; &mdash; <NAME>, as quoted by Mr. <NAME></p><p>&ldquo;The legislation prohibits any challenge to the legislation itself, to the jurisdiction of the tribunal, and to the appointment of any particular judge. Taking an extreme example, we are prevented from challenging and seeking the removal of a judge on any ground.&rdquo; &mdash; Mr. <NAME></p><p>Please find here the&nbsp; <a href="https://owa.abanet.org/exchange/weiglk/Inbox/No%20Subject-3.EML/Bangladesh%20Tribunal%20Event%20Flyer.pdf/C58EA28C-18C0-4a97-9AF2-036E93DDAFB3/Bangladesh%20Tribunal%20Event%20Flyer.pdf?attach=1">flyer</a> and the <a href="https://georgetown.app.box.com/s/mtfs0d6g7t3oraicconr">video/audio </a>from the event.</p></figure>

*The American Bar Association’s (ABA) International Criminal Court (ICC) Project is an independent initiative of the ABA Center for Human Rights that advances international criminal justice and US-ICC relations through advocacy, education and practical legal assistance. More information about the ABA’s ICC Project can be found at its&nbsp;[website](https://www.aba-icc.org/).*
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