Communicating Justice

January 11, 2010
The Charles Taylor trial in The Hague has resumed after the Christmas break with some angry exchanges between the prosecution and the accused. Prosecuting counsel, Brenda Hollis, accused the former Liberian leader of lying about his role in a failed coup in 1985. In return, Mr Taylor said she was turning the hearing into an “American-style court”. Amara Bangura, reports from The Hague.  

Click here to listen to Amara Bangura’s report (January 11, 2010)

January 12, 2010
Tuesday’s hearing at the Charles Taylor trial in The Hague was abandoned because of technical problems. The court was told that a malfunction in the computer system meant that the lawyers could not access documents and transcripts of the evidence. The judges adjourned the sitting until Wednesday. Amara Bangura of the BBC World Service trust reporting from The Hague.

Click here to listen to Amara Bangura’s report (January 12, 2010)

January 14, 2010
The prosecution has accused Mr. Taylor  of passing an immunity bill that will protect RUF fighters in Liberia during his days as president. But Mr. Taylor denied the allegation and said the bill was only for Liberians and not for RUF as allege by prosecution. Amara Bangura, reports from The Hague.

Click here to listen to Amara Bangura’s report (January 14, 2010)

January 15, 2010
The Court does not sit on Fridays