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[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.newagebd.net/post/Country/254749/july-august-massacre-cj-looks-forward-to-justice[/URL]JULY-AUGUST MASSACRE: CJ looks forward to justiceM Moneruzzaman 07 January, 2025, 18:40[ATTACH=full]12775[/ATTACH]Chief justice inaugurates renovated building for International Crimes Tribunal trials. | UNB PhotoAG reiterates govt commitment to neutral, transparent trialsChief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Tuesday expressed hope for justice in the cases filed on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the for the July-August 2024 student-people uprising.He made the remarks during the inauguration of the newly renovated courtroom of the International Crimes Tribunal and the historic Old High Court building, commonly referred to as the ICT building.The building, first renovated in 2009 for the trial of 1971 war crimes, underwent further renovation as part of routine maintenance to resume tribunal proceedings.Speaking at the event, the chief justice emphasised that the tribunal’s renewed operations marked a fundamental reform rather than a mere continuation of previous practices.‘This reform focuses on how trials will be conducted and how justice will be delivered transparently and fairly. As a nation, we look towards the ICT with hope and high expectations,’ he stated.Reiterating the interim government’s commitment to neutral, transparent and accountable trials, attorney general Md Asaduzzaman told the programme, ‘The trials will adhere to tested international standards. Any assistance needed from the Attorney General’s Office will be provided to ensure justice.He said that the ICT, originally formed under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 in 2009 remained dysfunctional for months and it resumed its proceedings recently.Asaduzzaman said that the July-August incidents, which saw significant loss of life, appeared to meet the criteria of crimes against humanity.Trials will be conducted for offences that fall under this definition, he added.He said, ‘The government has previously stated its commitment to ensuring that these trials adhere to tested international standards. Amendments to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 were made following consultations to eliminate any potential controversy and uphold the integrity of the process.’The tribunal will now focus on the prosecution of perpetrators of crimes against humanity committed to suppress the July-August mass uprising.The chief justice later gave his reaction highlighting the tribunal’s role in delivering justice for the genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the uprising.‘The trials will adhere to the principles of justice, transparency and the due process of law, offering fully a new dimension to the ICT’s mandate,’ he expected.Later, a release of the Supreme Court administration stated that the chief justice regarded the Old High Court building as a place of judicial and historical significance.The release said that the chief justice expressed optimism that the trials to be conducted here would uphold the nation’s expectations and strengthen the tradition of delivering justice in cases of grave human rights violations.‘As an ordinary citizen, I too hope to see justice served,’ the statement quoted the chief justice as saying.The reconstituted tribunal, comprising Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, Justice Md Shofiul Alam Mahmood and retired district judge Md Mohitul Haq Anam Chowdhury, held its inaugural session on Tuesday. The event was attended by chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, his deputies and members of the investigation agency.Addressing journalists after the inauguration, Tajul Islam confirmed that further proceedings related to the July-August crimes would be conducted at the renovated building.He noted that previous tribunal proceedings, held during the Awami League regime, were conducted in a temporary structure at the fag end of the regime.The reconstituted tribunal has registered three cases — two against deposed prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina and the other against AL general secretary Obaidul Quader and 44 others, including party colleagues, associates and law enforcement personnel –– on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August uprising.Several accused, including Hasina who fled to India on August 5, 2024, remain fugitives.The tribunal issued warrants for the arrest of many, including Hasina, her former security adviser Tarique Ahmed Siddique, former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed, and eight others implicated in enforced disappearances during the 15-year AL rule.The tribunal has scheduled its next hearing for February 12, when the inspector general of police is required to submit a report on the execution of warrants.Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, who had overseen the tribunal’s renovation, reiterated the government’s commitment to holding fair and transparent trials.‘At least 1,500 students and civilians were killed, and thousands injured during indiscriminate firing ordered by the Awami League government during the July-August uprising,’ he said.
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JULY-AUGUST MASSACRE: CJ looks forward to justice
M Moneruzzaman 07 January, 2025, 18:40
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Chief justice inaugurates renovated building for International Crimes Tribunal trials. | UNB Photo
AG reiterates govt commitment to neutral, transparent trials
Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Tuesday expressed hope for justice in the cases filed on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the for the July-August 2024 student-people uprising.
He made the remarks during the inauguration of the newly renovated courtroom of the International Crimes Tribunal and the historic Old High Court building, commonly referred to as the ICT building.
The building, first renovated in 2009 for the trial of 1971 war crimes, underwent further renovation as part of routine maintenance to resume tribunal proceedings.
Speaking at the event, the chief justice emphasised that the tribunal’s renewed operations marked a fundamental reform rather than a mere continuation of previous practices.
‘This reform focuses on how trials will be conducted and how justice will be delivered transparently and fairly. As a nation, we look towards the ICT with hope and high expectations,’ he stated.
Reiterating the interim government’s commitment to neutral, transparent and accountable trials, attorney general Md Asaduzzaman told the programme, ‘The trials will adhere to tested international standards. Any assistance needed from the Attorney General’s Office will be provided to ensure justice.
He said that the ICT, originally formed under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 in 2009 remained dysfunctional for months and it resumed its proceedings recently.
Asaduzzaman said that the July-August incidents, which saw significant loss of life, appeared to meet the criteria of crimes against humanity.
Trials will be conducted for offences that fall under this definition, he added.
He said, ‘The government has previously stated its commitment to ensuring that these trials adhere to tested international standards. Amendments to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 were made following consultations to eliminate any potential controversy and uphold the integrity of the process.’
The tribunal will now focus on the prosecution of perpetrators of crimes against humanity committed to suppress the July-August mass uprising.
The chief justice later gave his reaction highlighting the tribunal’s role in delivering justice for the genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the uprising.
‘The trials will adhere to the principles of justice, transparency and the due process of law, offering fully a new dimension to the ICT’s mandate,’ he expected.
Later, a release of the Supreme Court administration stated that the chief justice regarded the Old High Court building as a place of judicial and historical significance.
The release said that the chief justice expressed optimism that the trials to be conducted here would uphold the nation’s expectations and strengthen the tradition of delivering justice in cases of grave human rights violations.
‘As an ordinary citizen, I too hope to see justice served,’ the statement quoted the chief justice as saying.
The reconstituted tribunal, comprising Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, Justice Md Shofiul Alam Mahmood and retired district judge Md Mohitul Haq Anam Chowdhury, held its inaugural session on Tuesday. The event was attended by chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, his deputies and members of the investigation agency.
Addressing journalists after the inauguration, Tajul Islam confirmed that further proceedings related to the July-August crimes would be conducted at the renovated building.
He noted that previous tribunal proceedings, held during the Awami League regime, were conducted in a temporary structure at the fag end of the regime.
The reconstituted tribunal has registered three cases — two against deposed prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina and the other against AL general secretary Obaidul Quader and 44 others, including party colleagues, associates and law enforcement personnel –– on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August uprising.
Several accused, including Hasina who fled to India on August 5, 2024, remain fugitives.
The tribunal issued warrants for the arrest of many, including Hasina, her former security adviser Tarique Ahmed Siddique, former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed, and eight others implicated in enforced disappearances during the 15-year AL rule.
The tribunal has scheduled its next hearing for February 12, when the inspector general of police is required to submit a report on the execution of warrants.
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, who had overseen the tribunal’s renovation, reiterated the government’s commitment to holding fair and transparent trials.
‘At least 1,500 students and civilians were killed, and thousands injured during indiscriminate firing ordered by the Awami League government during the July-August uprising,’ he said.
