[doc1019]

The appeals process has been part of Iraqi law even under Hussein; he just chose to ignore it.

[tsmith130]

The appeals process has been part of Iraqi law even under Hussein; he just chose to ignore it.

I think he pretty much ignored the whole judicial process.

[operation clinton cleanup]

The appeals process has been part of Iraqi law even under Hussein; he just chose to ignore it

Hope it is not as long and dragged out as ours. I thought I heard that the sentence must be carried out within 30 days of the verdict.

[Steven W.]

The appeals process has been part of Iraqi law even under Hussein; he just chose to ignore it.

That is not accurate. This judicial system is brand new & totally restructured. There were no such rights under Saddam and any purported "right to appeal" was a farce.