CLEAN : Freed from prison Iceland's ex bankers want vindication

The transcript discusses the importance of disclosing personal financial interests while excluding family members. It highlights the impact of the economic crisis on the impartiality of justices and the importance of fair trials in a democratic society. The speaker reflects on past banking practices that were legal at the time but are now considered questionable, and the personal toll of being sentenced for actions deemed illegal in hindsight.

What is excluded from the discussion of personal financial interests?

• Business partnerships

• Spouses' financial interests

• Investments in foreign countries

• Personal savings accounts

Why were some justices considered impartial?

• They had personal connections with the accused

• They had financial losses due to the economic crisis

• They had conflicts of interest with the government

• They were influenced by political pressure

What is a key issue for Iceland as a democratic country?

• Cultural preservation

• Political stability

• Fair trials for everyone

• Economic growth

What was the legality of issuing loans against one's own stock at the time?

• It was illegal

• It was legal but uncommon

• It was legal and common

• It was illegal but tolerated

How has the legal process affected the individual in the transcript?

• It has been a minor inconvenience

• It has had no impact on their life

• It has taken a significant portion of their life

• It has improved their financial situation