"Courts criticised
Also on Monday [y'know, in ADDITION to the reporter throwing his shoe], Human Rights Watch accused Iraq's main criminal court of failing to meet basic international standards of justice.
The New York-based group said torture and abuse of prisoners before trial appeared common, and legal representation was often ineffectual.
Human Rights Watch said some of the court's failings showed disturbing similarities to those that existed during the Saddam Hussein era.
The group called on Iraq to take immediate steps to protect detainees from torture, and ensure they had access to proper defence and received a prompt hearing. -BBC, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7783608.stm"
