ICTY Weekly Press Briefing - 1 April 2009
                                       
Date:  1.04.2009
Time: 12:00

Registry and Chambers:

Nerma Jelačić, Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:

Good afternoon,

President Patrick Robinson will be a key note speaker at a conference to be held in the European Parliament in Brussels tomorrow. The President will present the Tribunal’s achievements to date, as well as the institution’s progress and strategy for the successful completion of its mandate including the work to date on establishing its residual mechanisms and legacy. The conference will gather key stakeholders from EU member states, the region as well as from the ICTY and ICTR who will look into the completion strategy and residual mechanisms of the two Tribunals and the role of the EU member states in supporting this important stage of their mandate. The conference is organised by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), REDRESS and International Criminal Law Services (ICLS) with the support of the European Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Party of European Socialists (PSE).

As for this week’s court schedule:

A Status Conference in the trial of Radovan Karadžic’s will be held tomorrow at 14:15 in Courtroom I.
[Note: the hearing has been rescheduled and will take place at 15:00]

In the Gotovina and others trial, the Trial Chamber will deliver its oral decision on the Defence’s submission for a Judgement of Acquittal in accordance with Rule 98bis this coming Friday at 9 am in Courtroom III. The Defence case is due to begin on 28 May.

In the Lukić and Lukić trial, Milan Lukić’s defence case is due to be completed this week. Any rebuttal or rejoinder evidence will be heard between 6 and 8 April. A hearing will be held on 9 April 2009 for Chamber witnesses and housekeeping matters. Final briefs should be filed by Wednesday 15 April. Any closing arguments will be heard on 21 April 2009.

In the Popović and others trial, the Prosecution will call this afternoon a further witness to give evidence in rebuttal. The hearing of the remaining OTP witnesses and a Chamber’s witness is expected to take place by the end of this month. The final briefs are to be filed by 30 June and the closing arguments should be heard around 20 July.

The trials of Momčilo Perišić, Vlastimir Đorđević, Prlić and others will continue this week and next as scheduled.

Office of the Prosecutor:

Olga Kavran, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prosecutor, made the following statement:

Just a reminder about the conference which will also take place in Brussels tomorrow. State and War Crimes Prosecutors from the region and ICTY Prosecutor Serge Brammertz will discuss regional cooperation and cooperation with the ICTY. There will also be a press conference tomorrow at 3pm in Brussels.

Questions:

Asked about the accreditation procedure for tomorrow’s press conference in Brussels, Olga Kavran responded that no accreditation will be required. The Press Conference will be held in the “Essen” room at the Brussels Renaissance Hotel, on Rue de Parnasse 19.

Documents:

Case

Title

Date

Dordevic Vlastimir

Prosecution's Renewed Motion For Admission Of Evidence Of Neill Wright Pursuant To Rule 92 Bis With Attachment A

30-Mar-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Nikola Sainovic's Defence Motion To Join The Pavkovic Defence Motion For Access To Transcripts, Exhibits And Documents

30-Mar-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Mr. Milan Milutinovic's Motion To Join The Pavkovic Defence Motion For Access To Transcripts, Exhibits And Documents

27-Mar-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Prosecution's Notice Re Exhibit P419 With Attachment A

30-Mar-09

Dragan Jokic (Popovic et al  contempt)

Judgement On Allegations Of Contempt 

27-Mar-09

Gotovina et Al.

Scheduling Order

30-Mar-09

Gotovina et Al.

Defendant Ante Gotovina's Motion For A Restraining Order Against The Republic Of Croatia Pursuant To Rule 54

01-Apr-09

Gotovina et Al.

Prosecution's Notification Regarding Murder Victims

27-Mar-09

Gotovina et Al.

Noticification To The Parties In Relation To The Trial Chamber's Instructions To The Parties On 6 March 2009 And Request For Prosecution To Respond

27-Mar-09

Gotovina et Al.

Decision On Marko Rajcic's Private Session Requests

30-Mar-09

Gotovina et al. (Interlocutory)

Notification Regarding Joint Defence Appeal Against Second Decision On Joint Defence Motion To Strike The Prosecution's Further Clarification Of Identity Of Victims

30-Mar-09

Gotovina et al. (Interlocutory)

Joint Defence Appeal Against Second Decision On Joint Defence Motion To Strike The Prosecution's Further Clarification Of Identity Of Victims

30-Mar-09

Gotovina, Cermak, Markac(Interlocutory)

Decision On Joint Request Of Ante Gotovina And Mladen Markac For A Writ Of Mandamus

27-Mar-09

Gotovina, Cermak, Markac(Interlocutory)

Notification Regarding Joint Defence Appeal Against Second Decision On Joint Defence Motion To Strike The Prosecution's Further Clarification Of Identity Of Victims

30-Mar-09

Hartmann (Contempt)

Decision On Motion For Leave To Be Heard

30-Mar-09

Hartmann (Contempt)

Report Of Decision On Defence Motion For Disqualification Of Two Members Of The Trial Chamber And Of Senior Legal Officer (Public Redacted Version)

27-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Odgovor Tuzilastva Na Preliminarni Podnesak Za Odbacivanje Udruzenog Zlocinackog Poduhvata Iii - Predvidivost

27-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Prosecution's Motion For An Extension Of Time To File Interim Pre-Trial Brief And To Exceed The Word Limit

27-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Registry Submission Regarding The Denial Of Assignment Of Marko Sladojevic

27-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Preliminary Motion To Dismiss Jce Iii - Special-Intent Crimes

30-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Accused's Motion Seeking Authorization To Exceed The Word Limit

30-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Second Motion Seeking Authorization To Exceed Word Limit

30-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Preliminary Motion On Lack Of Jurisdiction: Superior Responsibility

30-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution Response To Karadzic's Second Motion Seeking Authorization To Exceed Word Limit

30-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Response To First Prosecution Motion For Judicial Notice Of Adjudicated Facts

30-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution's Response To Karadzic's Application For Certification To Appeal The Decision On Access To Rule 68 Material

27-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Response To Word Limit Motions And Motion For Extension Of Time

27-Mar-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Accused's Second Motion Seeking Authorization To Exceed Word Limit

30-Mar-09

Lukic et al

Verification Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-98-32/1-T, Hearing 17 March 2009

27-Mar-09

Milutinovic et al (Appeal)

Nikola Sainovic's Defence Motion To Join The Pavkovic Defence Motion For Access To Transcripts, Exhibits And Documents

30-Mar-09

Milutinovic et al (Appeal)

Mr. Milan Milutinovic's Motion To Join The Pavkovic Defence Motion For Access To Transcripts, Exhibits And Documents

27-Mar-09

Perisic

Mr Perisic's Motion For Provisional Release During The Easter Court Recess

30-Mar-09

Perisic

Exhibit Numbers Assigned To Documents Admitted Pursuant To Tc Decision Of 4 March 2009 "Decision On Expert Reports By Richard Butler"

30-Mar-09

Popovic et al

Prosecution's Notice Of Supporting Material To Reports By Richard Butler

30-Mar-09

Popovic et al

Order On Final Trial Briefs And Closing Arguments

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Notice By The Accused Mr. Coric (Absence From Court)

01-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Decision On The Praljak Defence Motion For Reconsideration Regarding The Admission Of Exhibit 3d 02653

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Decision On Prlic Defence Motion For Admission Of Documentary Evidence

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Corrigendum To "Bruno Stojic's Motion For Reconsideration, In Part, Of 'Ordonnance Portant Sur L'admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Ante Kvešic', Dated 12 March 2009"

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Order Admitting Evidence Regarding Witness 2d-Ab

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Prosecution Submission In Relation To Exhibit P03630

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Prosecution Response To Jadranko Prlic's Motion For Provisional Release

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Order Admitting Evidence Related To Witness Nedzad Cengic

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Bruno Stojic's Motion For Reconsideration, In Part, Of "Ordonnance Portant Sur L'admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Ante Kvešic", Dated 12 March 2009

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Order On The Admission Of Evidence Related To Witness Ante Kvesic

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Order Admitting Evidence Related To Witness Stipo Buljan

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Order Admitting Evidence Related To Witness Bruno Pinjuh

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Nalog O Prihvatanju Dokaznih Predmeta U Vezi Sa Svjedokom Davorom Marijanom

27-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Notice By The Accused Mr. Coric (Absence From Court)

30-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Bruno Stojic's Motion To Add Two Exhibits To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List With Annexes A And B

30-Mar-09

Prlic and Others

Jadranko Prlic's Expedited Request For Leave To Reply To The Prosecution Response To Jadranko Prlic's Motion For Provisional Release

30-Mar-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Decision On Prosecution Request For Leave To Exceed Word Limit

30-Mar-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Mico Stanišic Defence Response To Prosecution Motion For Leave To Amend The Consolidated Indictment

30-Mar-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Defence Request For Leave To Exceed The Word Limit And Response To Prosecution Request And Notice Regarding Application Of Adjudicated Facts To Stojan Zupljanin

01-Apr-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Submission By Mr. Stanisic To Join Stojan Zupljanin's Motion For Certification To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision Of 19 March 2009 On The Form Of The Indictment

27-Mar-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Zahtjev Tuzioca Na Osnovu Pravila 94 (B) Za Formalno Primanje Na Znanje Cinjenica O Kojima Je Vec Presudeno, S Dodatkom A  (Confidentiality Lifted Per Prosecution Notice Of Change Of Filing Status Filed 25 Feb 2009) 

27-Mar-09