00:00 Belgium's justice minister has stepped down from his post.
00:05 Vincent van Quickenboorn's decision follows criticism of the judiciary's handling of a
00:09 case involving a Tunisian man who claimed responsibility for killing two Swedish nationals
00:15 on Monday.
00:16 An investigation into the 45-year-old found a request for his extradition to Tunisia last
00:21 year was neglected by the courts.
00:24 "Even though this is the work of an individual, independent magistrate, I want to take my
00:31 political responsibility for this unacceptable crime.
00:36 I'm not looking for an escape, I'm not looking for an excuse.
00:41 I think it's my duty to do this."
00:44 Abdus Salim Al-Juwaini was tracked down by police on Tuesday and shot dead.
00:50 Other victims were in Brussels to watch Belgium play Sweden in a European Championship qualifying
00:56 match.
00:56 (whooshing)
