Richard Dicker Fair Quotations

The proceedings must be fair and be seen to be fair, and that means ensuing that the accused can vigorously defend themselves.

We have grave concerns that the court will not ensure fair trial,

We have grave concerns that the court will not provide the fair trial guarantees required by international law, ... But it's not too late for the tribunal's judges to fix some of these problems if they take steps to ensure a fair trial.

A fair trial requires defense counsel who can defend their clients zealously, without fear of reprisal.

It's the victims that matter most, those who lost relatives, those who suffered. They must feel closure. If the trial's not fair and open, that satisfaction will not result.

We understand that any trial will need to be accessible to the victims of the crimes, and to those in whose names the crimes were committed, ... But if it proves impossible to conduct a fair trial because of the security conditions, the question arises of relocating the trial elsewhere to allow for a fair proceeding.

However, all arrangements for witness protection must be consistent with fair trial guarantees.