NN Online:
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Special Prosecutor Advisor Barrister Toby Cadman on Monday expressed hope that India would stand by the truth and respond positively to Bangladesh’s note verbale requesting the repatriation of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, for the sake of justice.
“The foreign ministry has properly called for her extradition from India. It is now India’s turn, to whether they would take the side of justice or stand for her impunity. I hope they will stand for justice in the future,” Cadman told newsmen at a press briefing held at ICT on Monday afternoon.
Toby Cadman, a reputed international law specialist and co-founder of the London-based “The Guernica 37 Group,” said it is true that the Bangladesh government cannot force its Indian counterpart to take a positive step in response to the diplomatic message, adding, “But we can hope that Sheikh Hasina will be brought back to the country and made to stand trial.”
The ICT prosecutor advisor said the ousted prime minister would get every opportunity to defend herself as per the law.
“I came here to work as a professional and I would do that. No incidents, or activities from the past would be able to influence my work here. All should keep in mind that there is no room for haste in completing these trial procedures correctly,” he added while replying to a question.
