Pioneering and Persecuted Baltasar Offered Position by the International Criminal Court
By Brandon Henander
Wednesday, May 12 10:41 am EST
Judge Baltasar Garzon, a pioneer of universal jurisdiction against heads of state, was offered a job by the International Criminal Court today. This comes as Baltasar is being persecuted by far right groups in his home country of Spain. From the Office of the Prosecutor:
“The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court today confirmed that it has requested Judge Baltasar Garzon of Spain , to work as a consultant for seven months, helping the office improve its investigative methods.
“Judge Garzon’s extensive experience in investigating massive crimes committed by States and non state organisations will be a great contribution to my office.” Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo said.
Mr Garzon has already assisted the OTP in relation to the preliminary examination the Office is carrying out in Colombia .”
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You can't keep a good man down! Wow! :bounce: