"It guarantees the right to due process of law, a fundamental principle of international criminal law, " Ms Fernandez said.

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On Monday, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner called the agreement to set up a judicial commission "historic", saying it guaranteed "the right to due process of law, a fundamental principle of international criminal law".

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