# The Gadhafi conundrum:  Trial for his killers?

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**Created:** [October 25, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gadhafi-conundrum-trial-for-his-killers/600741 "2011-10-25T15:07:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 25, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gadhafi-conundrum-trial-for-his-killers/600741/2 "2011-10-25T15:33:52Z")

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I’m not sure there is any law under which they can be charged. What happened was essentially a revolution. Arguably, there was no law in existence at the time of the alleged crime. My understanding is that Libya intends to set up a new legal system–unfortunately, one which will be based on [Shariah law](http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/10/24/libya-sharia-law.html). I have no idea how Libya views the matter, but I have a real problem with prosecuting someone under a law that took effect after the alleged crime was committed.

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