has enough evidence to indict the 10 leading members of the regime. |
That evidence is in our possession, but before we hand over the evidence we need to know to whom to hand it over, ... What kind of tribunal will be in place? And I understand that the statute for the tribunal is being finalized at this moment and may be published in the few days. |
We are aware that these crimes, though awful, pale in comparison to the crimes the regime is still perpetrating against the Iraqi people. Many of the hostages were subjected to appalling suffering, physical abuse and mental torture. |
We are confident that those who commit such crimes can and will be brought to book, |
We very much look forward to working with Scotland Yard detectives to ensure that any possible technical or evidential obstacles to moving swiftly towards an indictment are removed -- hopefully in the next few months. |