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The Pinochet case: bringing the general to justice

Article Abstract:

Former Chilean despot, Augusto Pinochet, has been arrested in London, England, and the legal battles since the arrest have shown that international law and its relationship with national law are still developing. The UK House of Lords judicial committee has decided that Pinochet does not have immunity from arrest due to haveing been Chile's head of state, since torture and murder are not part of the functions of a government head. The UK home secretary has to decide whether to allow the extradition hearing to take place, and Pinochet could be permitted to go back to Chile for compassionate reasons.

International Affairs, Intnl Political Relations, United Kingdom, Cases, Cover Story, Human rights, British foreign relations, International relations, Dictators, Chilean foreign relations

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Count your blessings

Article Abstract:

The government of Chile has benefitted from the Sep 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the US, since voters have seen their own domestic worries in a new light. However, the country's economic problems may still mean the coalition will suffer in the Dec 16, 2001, elections for the lower house.

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Pinochet climbs down

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Former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, is to undergo psychological tests which have been ordered by a court.

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