The Tzipi Livni Affair
The City of Westminster Magistrate’s Court, located in a
nondescript brick building on Horseferry Road, between Vincent
Square and the River Thames in central London, has long been
proud of its central role in British jurisprudence. Given its
geographical proximity to New Scotland Yard, the presence of the
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Hamas Behind Livni Arrest Warrant
Paul noted here that a British judge had issued an arrest warrant for Tzipi Livni, Israel’s former Foreign Minister. The warrant charges that Livni was guilty of “war crimes” in the course of Israel’s effort to defend itself against missiles launched from Gaza by Islamic terrorists.
The London Times now reports that Hamas was behind [...]
Su Gaza es Mi Gaza
In a new wrinkle — at least, I haven’t heard of it before — several European and Moslem countries are attempting to use the “universal jurisdiction” clause of so-called international law to arrest top Israeli government officials who unwisely travel in Europe or the Middle East.
On what charge? Why, for “targeting civilians” in the [...]
The Curious Case of Tegucigalpa’s Traveling Traitor
I highly recommend the excellent Los Angeles Times commentary-analysis by filibustered D.C. Circus nominee Miguel Estrada; he makes an excellent legal (and moral) case that:
The ouster of former Honduran President (and now accused traitor) Manuel Zelaya was perfectly legal (and a darned good idea), not only in accord with the Honduran constitution, but also at [...]
Coup are you? Part Three
President Obama has claimed that the removal of Honduran president Mel Zelaya is “illegal.” However, Max Bader, senior counsel at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, demonstrates otherwise,
Bader points out that Zelaya flouted court rulings by using intimidation to try to get Hondurans to change their constitution to allow him to extend his tenure in office. [...]
"You Have the Right to Keep Your Terrorist Secrets Safe…"
I don’t know how much to believe this Weekly Standard story by Stephen F. Hayes — I enjoyed his book the Connection, but I’m not sure how careful he is with the facts — but he claims that the Barack H. Obama administration has actually begun instructing FBI agents that they must begin Mirandizing terrorists [...]
