Prosecution+and+Defense+Materials

This is the list of evidence that should be used in the case of International Community v Leopold II

[|Interview with King Leopold II 1906] [|Congo Slave State Article] [|Excerpts from the Casement Report (good for both Pro and Def)]

Role of the Prosecution: Your job is to use the evidence presented here to prove that King Leopold is guilty of the charges. There are 4 witnesses and Leopold II to exam in your case for Wednesday. A key to your success is create a line of questioning that will produce a correct response. You have all the evidence provided for you. You must research to be successful. Create a small outline and notes so you may prepare for Wednesday's trial. You should look at the files for your witnesses so that you can form a correct line of question to produce a desired response. Remember you are trying to find him guilty. Your opening statement should be persuasive and introduce the jury to your side of the argument. Good Luck

Role of the Defense: You have a tough job due to the amount of evidence against your client, King Leopold II. A key to remember is to twist the evidence in the favor of your client. Maybe make it seem that he wasn't the one responsible for commanding the Force Publique to engage in brutal acts against the workers. One tactic I used during my debates in college was to write down every statement the opposing side would say and I would immediately attack them by twisting their own words around. "Matt is the one who stole my wallet while I was handing out papers!" "Well Matt was in the region in which he could but Joe, Nick, Geoff and Alex were there as well" See how I turned the first statement around by accusing other students in the region. It is a level of doubt against the evidence and if there is doubt than the evidence becomes useless. Try to twist their words and evidence around for your advantage. Develop an outline of important points and questions for your examinations and cross examinations. Visit your witnesses' links to develop a knowledge of your witness.