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2/14/2003 06:31:00 PM | Brad Plumer Addendum My previous post about the Belgian court was a bit muddled (hey, I've been up for two straight nights proving theorems on field extensions, cut me some slack!). Tim, as far as I can tell, almost every site/news agency/commentator I've seen calls the Belgian law "unique," but I'm not sure why. You bring up some interesting counterexamples, and alas, I lack the legal sophistication to know how/why the Belgian courts differ. If anyone could find this out, I would be much obliged. (Oh, and Jon, the Belgian courts can try anyone in the world, so Mr. Arafat is certainly eligible). On the latter point, I agree, former imperialist nations should not feel obligated to remain isolationist. But considering that Belgium originally empowered these courts to cast blame for a genocidal war that they created, the charges of hypocrisy are not purely outlandish. After a decade of incompetence, corruption and rampant anti-Semitism, Belgium is suddenly being cheered on by internationalists as a hero of the free world (first for thwarting NATO, now for indicting Sharon while giving Arafat a pass). Am I really the only one who finds this bizarre? Edit: I suppose I'm also being somewhat incoherent conflating Belgium with the Belgian courts. The judicial branch is, after all, independent. Um, yes, well... perma link |
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