Category: News
Date: 08.12.2005
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With ongoing controversy surrounding the conduct of the war in Iraq, and the treatment of terror suspects, 大象传媒 TWO's Newsnight is to stage a special programme entitled The Allies on Trial.
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Allegations about the Allies' conduct of war in Iraq, counter-insurgency measures - including the use of rendition by the United States - and claims of torture in the War on Terror continue to surface.
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Jeremy Paxman will chair a special programme exploring whether the Allies are guilty of war crimes.
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The programme - to be broadcast on Wednesday 14 December - will take the form of a mock trial, with advocates arguing the case for the prosecution and defence with the help of witness and expert testimony.
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Clive Stafford Smith - the Legal Director of Reprieve; a charity that defends prisoners facing the death penalty - will lead the prosecution and barrister John Cooper will argue for the defence.
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A jury of specially chosen undecided members of the public will give their verdict.
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Over the coming days Newsnight will be inviting viewers to submit their opinions and evidence to the programme via its website at bbc.co.uk/newsnight.
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