Saddam judge hands in resignation

Updated: 08:54, Sunday, 15 January 2006

The chief judge in the trial of the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has handed in his resignation.

1 of 2 Judge Rizger Amin Steps down over criticism
Judge Rizger Amin
Steps down over criticism

The chief judge in the trial of the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has handed in his resignation.

The Kurdish Judge, Rizger Mohammed Amin, is said to be upset by public criticism of his handling of the trial.

Iraqi and US politicians have accused Judge Amin of being too lenient on Saddam Hussein during hearings at his murder trial. 

Officials in the Iraqi government will today consider his resignation.

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