21. The new commission of inquiry summoned six witnesses for hearings on Wednesday and Thursday. 22. Following the allegation, investigators summoned witnesses, including a sweeper who alerted the fire station, to question about details. 23. Following the allegation, red-faced investigators summoned witnesses, including the sweeper, for questioning. 24. The trial resumed in March before a different jury, but was interrupted again in early April in order to summon new witnesses. 25. Though it is expected to invite officials from the European Commission and national governments, it will not have legal powers to summon witnesses against their will. 26. Van den Broek said the international community was morally obliged to ensure that the tribunal was not forced to abandon its work for lack of funds to summon witnesses. 27. The inquiry will be headed by High Court judge Brian McCracken, a former commercial law export, and be empowered to summon witnesses. |