Panel expected to address death penalty, federalism cases
The U.S. Supreme Court opened its term on October 4 with 49 cases on the docket and two dozen more expected, cases that raise such important legal issues as the death penalty and the use of medical marijuana. (complete text)
Ambassador Napper addresses OSCE human rights meeting in Warsaw
The United States is calling on states that belong to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to honor their commitments to implement rule of law, which includes legislative transparency, the independence of the judiciary, and the right to a fair trial. (complete text)
Says Saddam Hussein did have intention to produce WMD
Coalition action against the government of Saddam Hussein in Iraq was both necessary and consistent with international law, Secretary of State Colin Powell said September 17. (complete text)
Remarks to legal conference in Prague September 15
Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said that the United States, Britain and the Czech Republic will not rest until Iraq's judges "are seated on the bench, making just and wise decisions for the Iraqi people." (complete text)
State Dept. calls court decision "victory for rule of law"
The U.S. Department of State issued a statement September 2 welcoming the Malaysian Federal Court's decision to release former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. (complete text)
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