The
head of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Defense Office Francois Roux
revealed that Prosecutor Judge Daniel Bellemare, Pre-Trial Judge Daniel
Fransen, and the Defense team will convene soon to assess proceedings
of the tribunal. He told the daily An Nahar in remarks published on Saturday that in
absentia trials are much more difficult for the Defense, explaining
that it requires time to evaluate the Prosecution’s file.He added that the upcoming weeks or months will witness intensified activity ahead of the actual court proceedings.In case of in absentia trials, the failure of a lawyer to meet with
his client proves to be a major challenge in the proceedings, Roux said.The Defense Office therefore plays an important role in assisting the Defense team in its duties, he continued.Since the release of the STL indictment, several Lebanese lawyers have decided to sign up for the Defense, he revealed.He added that he is certain that several experience Lebanese lawyers will be part of the Defense team.
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/16922-roux-bellemare-fransen-defense-team-to-meet-soon-to-asses-proceedings
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