Heated debate immediately erupted, with some experienced practitioners questioning the feasibility of such a goal.

Kent Ewing, a teacher doubted such measures would reduce talk of independence

The existence of moissanite in nature was questioned even in 1986 by Charles Milton, an American geologist.

The complainant criticized the reliability of the information concerning Sri Lanka that was before RRT.

Tantalus criticized Rice s incomprehensible support for some of the Lebanese leaders and questioned the actions of some of those leaders for whom she declared the backing of the US government

By contrast, Milosevic has taken advantage of the ICTY s procedures to delay his trial, while challenging its jurisdiction and legitimacy.

Other participants raised doubts whether establishment of a new special procedure would be desirable, since existing mandates could perform the proposed functions.

Others questioned the feasibility of such a proposal, noting that it would entail modification of the terms of reference of the Human Rights Committee and thus an amendment to the Covenant.