ICC to debate where Gaddafi's son should be tried

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is holding a two-day hearing into where the eldest son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi should be put on trial.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is charged by the international court with crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in the deadly crackdown on dissent against his father's rule. However, Libyan authorities say they want to prosecute him at home, where he is being held.

ICC spokesman Fadi El Abdallah said Libya will likely argue at Tuesday's hearing that it is "capable and willing to prosecute Mr Gaddafi".

Under the Hague-based court's founding statute, it can only step in if the country where crimes were committed is unable or unwilling to prosecute. No ruling is expected this week on where Gaddafi will be tried.