Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
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"The fact that it might rise in people strong feelings of hostility and concern is not, and never has been, sufficient for the principle of open justice to be derogated."
— Paul Goldspring , Other
"The charges are extremely serious and show that we fully support the UK’s ‘no safe haven’ policy in relation alleged war criminals."
— Helen Flanagan , Other
"Naming the defendant would not lead to enhanced risk."
— Paul Goldspring , Other
"The fact that it might rise in people strong feelings of hostility and concern is not, and never has been, sufficient for the principle of open justice to be derogated."
— Paul Goldspring , Other
"Al-Salem was too unwell to confirm his name."
— Sean Caulfield , Other
Key People
Helen Flanagan is the head of counter terrorism policing in London.
Chief magistrate overseeing Salem Michel Al-Salem's court appearance.
A former Syrian colonel accused of crimes against humanity.
A former colonel in the Syrian Air Force intelligence department charged with crimes against humanity.
Lawyer representing Salem Michel Al-Salem in court.
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Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, appeared via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court, facing charges including three counts of murder and three counts of torture.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, appeared virtually at the hearing at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court from his home, facing charges including three counts of murder and three counts of torture.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, faces charges including three counts of murder and three counts of torture related to the suppression of pro-democracy demonstrations in Damascus in 2011.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, appeared via videolink before Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with murder as crimes against humanity, torture, and related offences for actions during the 2011 Damascus protests.
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