Formed June 17, 2005 the Emergency Committee for Iraq made public statements and held high-level meetings with international leaders as part of their efforts to ensure respect for the rule of law in Iraq. Part of their focus was to ensure a fair trial for former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and restoring the rule of law after the U.S. government's invasion of Iraq.[1]
The group drew criticism in July 2005, when Ziad al-Khasawneh, Saddam Hussain's lawyer, resigned, citing interference from the group in the legal process.[2] A high-profile member of the committee was part of Hussein's defence team.[3]
