Saddam's martyrdom can only add to instability and unrest - Campbell

3.00.00pm UTC (GMT +0000) Mon 6th Nov 2006

Commenting on the sentencing of Saddam Hussein to death for crimes against humanity, Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell said "The conviction of Saddam Hussein will being relief to countless Iraqis whose lives have been blighted by the enormity of his behaviour. But it will not bring back the many thousands who perished while he ruled their country. His martyrdom can only add to the instability and unrest in Iraq. He should be detained for the rest of his natural life."

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