ICTY Weekly Press Briefing - 22 April 2009

Date:  22.04.2009
   
Time: 12:00

Registry and Chambers:

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

The trial of Sredoje Lukić and Milan Lukić charged with war crimes committed in Višegrad in the early 90’s came to a close yesterday with the Trial Chamber hearing the testimony of the last witness Radomir Šimšic. Closing arguments are scheduled to take place next Monday, 27 April at 14:15 in Courtroom I, pending a decision on a defence motion to postpone the arguments until the week of 18 May.

In the Popović and others case, the testimony of Trial Chamber’s witness Momir Nikolić, which started yesterday, is expected to last two more days. His testimony will be followed by two additional OTP witnesses to present rebuttal evidence.
   
In the Prlić and others case, Bruno Stojić’s defense case is expected to finish next week on 29 April. The defence case of the third accused in the Herzeg-Bosna case, Slobodan Praljak, should start on 4 May with the testimony of the accused himself.

The trials for Vlastimir Ðorđević and Momcilo Perišić, Prlić and others and Popović and others will continue this week and next as scheduled.

I wish to highlight one key decision:

The Tribunal's Vice-President, Judge Kwon, yesterday dismissed Radovan Karadžić’s request for reversal of limitations of contact with a Dutch journalist. In an earlier decision, Karadžić had been permitted contact with the journalist remotely via written correspondence, telephone calls, or whatever other means the Registrar deemed appropriate. The Registrar responded that conducting the interview via written communication would be the most appropriate way to ensure the protection of confidential information. Judge Kwon found the Registrar’s conclusion reasonable and denied Karadžić’s request to be interviewed through a monitored phone call.
       
Office of the Prosecutor:

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

Prosecutor Serge Brammertz will be in London today and tomorrow where he will meet with Ms. Caroline Flint, Minister for Europe as well as other officials of the British Foreign Office.

This working visit is a part of the Prosecutor’s regular contacts with member states of the European Union and permanent members of the UN Security Council.

The topics of the meetings will be the work of the ICTY, the Tribunal's Completion Strategy as well as the cooperation of states with the Office of the Prosecutor.

Questions:

A journalist asked about Javier Solana’s response regarding access to EUMM’s archives, Nerma Jelačić responded that Solana’s response will be made available soon.

Asked whether the Prosecution received the artillery documents from the Croatian government, Olga Kavran responded that no progress has been made to date. The OTP has been seeking to obtain the documents for over two years, since November 2006. A binding Order was issued by the Judges to Croatia in September 2008. Some documents in respect to the special police were handed over to the OTP but the various artillery documents are still missing. In February 2009, the Croatian officials agreed that 23 of the more than 100 documents the Prosecution is still seeking were created and did exist at one point in time, but since then, no relevant documents have been submitted to the OTP.

Documents:

Case

Document

Date

Blagojevic et al. (Appeal)

Zdravko Tolimir Fir Access To Confidential Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Case The Prosecutor V. Blagojevic And Jokic

17-Apr-09

Boskoski et al (Appeal)

Decision On Boskoski Defence Corrigendum To Respondent Brief

17-Apr-09

Boskoski et al (Appeal)

Decision On Tarculovski's Urgent Motion For Extension Of Time To File His Reply Brief

17-Apr-09

Boskoski et al (Appeal)

Prosecution's Rule 112 Declaration

20-Apr-09

Boskoski et al (Appeal)

Notice Of Filing Of Public Redacted Version Of Prosecution Response To Johan Tarculovski's Appeal Brief

16-Apr-09

Delic (Appeal)

Response By Rasim Delic To Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Delic Case

17-Apr-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Prosecution Notification Of Order Of Witnesses For Week Commencing On 4 May 2009

20-Apr-09

Dragan Jokic (Popovic et al contempt appeal)

Order Assigning Judges To A Case Before The Appeals Chamber

21-Apr-09

Gotovina et Al.

Prosecution's Response To Ante Gotovina's Submission Regarding P461 Brioni Transcript

15-Apr-09

Gotovina et Al.

Submission By Eumm In Response To "Notification Of Motion And Invitation To Respond"

17-Apr-09

Gotovina et Al.

Reasons For The Admission Into Evidence Of The Interviews Of The Accused Ivan Cermak And Mladen Markac And Associated Exhibits

17-Apr-09

Gotovina et Al.

Poziv Hrvatskoj Da Podnese Pisemne Argumente U Vezi Sa Zahtjevom Optuzenika Ante Gotovine Da Se Republici Hrvatskoj Izda Sudski Nalog Kojim Se Zabranjuju Odredeni Postupci

20-Apr-09

Gotovina et Al.

Invitation To Croatia To File A Submission In Relation To Defendant Ante Gotovina's Motion For A Restraining Order Against The Republic Of Croatia

15-Apr-09

Gotovina et al. (Interlocutory)

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

17-Apr-09

Haraqija and Morina(Appeal)

Order Replacing A Judge In A Case Before The Appeals Chamber

21-Apr-09

Hartmann (Contempt)

Motion Pertaining To The Nullification Of Trial Chamber's Orders And Decisions (Public Version)

21-Apr-09

Hartmann (Contempt)

Response To Amicus Motion To Expedite Trial

20-Apr-09

Hartmann (Contempt)

Décision Relative À La Demande D'audience Présentée Par La Défense

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Tolimir Case 

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Motion For Extension Of Time To Respond To The Second And Third  Motions For Judicial Notice Of Adjudicated Facts

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Odluka Po Zahtjevu Optuzenog Za Prekoracenje Ogranicenja Broja Rijeci: Pristup Povjerljivom Materijalu U Predmetima U Kojima Je Okoncan Postupak

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Defence For Stanisic 'Motion For Access To Confidential Matarials In The Radovan Karadzic '

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion For Access To Confidential Materials In Completed Cases

16-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion To Reject Interim Pre-Trial Brief

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

English Translation Of  Annex  I (Rp D14665-D14662) To 'Motion To Dismiss For Abuse Of Process', Filed 14/04/2009, Rp D14689-D14662

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Accused's Motion To Exceed Word Limit : Access To Confidential Material In Completed Cases

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution's Response To Karadzic's Application For Certification To Appeal Decision On Motion For Interview Of Defence Witnesses

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Obavjestenje Tuzilastva O Objelodanjivanju Izvjestaja Vjestaka Andrása Riedlmayera I Njegovog  Curriculum Vitae

16-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Registry Submission Regarding Service Of Documents

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion For Leave To Reply, And Reply Brief : Preliminary Motion To Dismiss Paragraph 60 (K) For Lack Of Jurisdiction

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution's Notice Of Disclosure Of Material Relating To Biljana Plavsic

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution's Notice Of Disclosure Of Expert Report By Reynaud Theunens And His Curriculum Vitae

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution's Notice Of Disclosure Of Expert Reports By Robert Donia And His Curriculum Vitae

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution's Notice Relating To A Meeting Between Louise Arbour And General Wesley Clark

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Obavjestenje Tuzilastva U Vezi Sa Satankom Izmedu Louise Arbour I Generala Wesleyja Clarka

21-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Obavjestenje Tuzilastva O Objelodanjivanju Izvjestaja Vjestaka Christiana Nielsena I Njegovog Curriculum Vitae

16-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Order For Expedited Response To Accused's Motion On The Modalities Of Rule 66(A) (Ii) Disclosure

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Nalog Za Hitno Dostavljanje Odgovora Na Zahjtev Optuzenog U Vezi S Modalitetima Objelodanjivanja Na Osnovu Pravila 66 (A) (Ii)

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Order For Expedited Response To Accused's Motion For Leave To Reply And Extension Of Time : Preliminary Motion On Superior Responsibility

21-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Order For Expedited Response To Accused's Motion For Extension Of Time And To Exceed Word Limit : Holbrooke Agreement Motion

21-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Vujadin Popovic's Response To Karadžic's Motion For Disclosure

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion For Leave To Reply And Reply Brief : Preliminary Motion To Dismiss Jce Iii - Special-Intent Crimes

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion For Extension Of Time And To Exceed Word Limit : Holbrooke Agreement Motion 

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion For Leave To Reply And Reply Brief : Preliminary Motion On Lack Of Jurisdiction : Superior Responsibility

22-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution Periodic Disclosure Report

15-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Odgovor Tuzilastva Na Preliminarni Podnesak Za Odbacivanje Paragrafa 60 (K) Zbog Nenadleznosti

16-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution Response To Motion For Extension Of Time To Respond To 2nd And 3rd Motions For Judicial Notice Of Adjudicated Facts

16-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Response By Rasim Delic To Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Delic Case

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution Response To Motion To Reject Interim Pre-Trial Brief

17-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Reponse A La Requete De Radovan Karadzic Aux Fins D'acces Au Materiel Confidentiel

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Odluka Po Zahtjevu Za Produzenje Roka Za Dostavljanje Odgovora Na Drugi I Treci Zahtjev Za Formalno Primanje Na Znanje Cinjenica O Kojima Je Vec Presudeno

21-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution Response To Karadzic's Motion For Leave To Reply And Extension Of Time: Preliminary Motion On Superior Responsibility

21-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Prosecution Response To "Motion For Extension Of Time And To Exceed Word Limit : Holbrooke Agreement Motion"

22-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Motion For Leave To Reply And Reply Brief : Motion For Service Of Documents

20-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Accused's Application For Certification To Appeal Decision On Motion For Interview Of Defence Witnesses

22-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Request For Reversal Of Limitations Of Contact With Journalist

21-Apr-09

Karadzic and Mladic

Decision On Accused Request For Judicial Review Of The Registry Decision On The Assignment Of Mr. Marko Sladojevic As Legal Associate

20-Apr-09

Krstic (Appeal)

Zdravko Tolimir's Motion For Access To Confidential Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Case The Prosecutor V. Radislav Krstic

17-Apr-09

Krstic (Appeal)

Prosecution's Consolidated Response To The Accused Tolimir's Motions For Access To Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Krstic And Blagojevic Cases

20-Apr-09

Lukic et al

Milan Lukic's Motion To Strike P119 (Original And Modified) And The Testimony Of Ewa Tabeau Relating Thereto

20-Apr-09

Lukic et al

Prosecution Response To Milan Lukic's Second Bar Table Motion

20-Apr-09

Lukic et al

Defense Request For Additional Time For Final Brief And Closing Argument And Notice Of Non Availability

21-Apr-09

Lukic et al

Milan Lukic's Second Motion Admit Documents From The Bar Table

17-Apr-09

Lukic et al

Milan Lukic's Third Motion To Admit Documents From The Bar Table

17-Apr-09

Milosevic Dragomir (Appeal)

Brief In Reply Filed By The Defence  [Public Version]

15-Apr-09

Mrksic (Appeal)

Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding: Verification Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-95-13/1-T, Hearing Of 2 November 2006

21-Apr-09

Mrksic (Appeal)

Nalog O Rasporedu Za Izricanje Presude

22-Apr-09

Mrksic (Appeal)

Ordonnance Fixant La Date Du Prononcé De L'arrêt

22-Apr-09

Mrksic (Appeal)

Nalog Kojim Se Ukida Privremeno Puštanje Na Slobodu Veselina Sljivancanina

15-Apr-09

Perisic

Request For Leave To File A Reply And Reply To The Prosecution's Response To Defence Motion In Limine For Prosecution Witness Miodrag Starcevic

20-Apr-09

Perisic

Decision On Defence Motion In Limine For Prosecution Witness Miodrag Starcevic

21-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Decision On Request For Extension Of Time

15-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Vujadin Popovis' Response To Tolimir's Motion For Disclosure

20-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Réponse À La Requête De Zdravko Tolimir Aux Fins D'accès Au Matériel Confidentiel

20-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Vujadin Popovic' Response To Karadzic's Motion For Disclosure

20-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Zdravko Tolimir's Motion For Access To Confidential Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Case The Prosecutor V. Popovic Et Al

17-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Réponse À La Requête De Radovan Karadzic Aux Fins D'accès Au Matériel Confidentiel

20-Apr-09

Popovic et al

Further Statement Of Momir Nikolic Pursuant To An Order Of Trial Chamber Ii Dated 10 March 2009

17-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Prosecution Response To Slobodan Praljak's Motion To Add 253 Exhibits To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List

16-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Réponse De L'accusation À La Notification De Slobodan Praljak Concernant Les Déclarations À Venir En Application Des Articles 84 Et 84 Bis Du Règlement

15-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Jadranko Prlic's Notice Pursuant Rule 94bis (B) To Cross-Examine Praljak Defence Expert Witnesses Dr. Josip Jurcevic And Dr. Vlado Sakic

15-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Demande Déposée Par Slobodan Praljak En Vue D'ajouter Des Pièces À La Liste De Pièces À Conviction Présentée En Application De L'article 65 Ter G) Du Règlement, Avec Annexes

15-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Bruno Stojic's Motion To Add Exhibit 2d 01535 To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List With Annex A

16-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Motion To Withdraw "Bruno Stojic's Motion To Add Exhibit 2d 01535 To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List With Annex A"

20-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

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

17-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Bruno Stojic's Motion To Add An Exhibit To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List With Annex A

16-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Demande Soumise Par Bruno Stojic En Vue D'ajouter Le Document 2d 01533 À La Liste De Pièces À Conviction Présentée En Application De L'article 65 Ter G) Du Règlement, Assortie Des Annexes A Et B

15-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Decision On Motion Of Milivoj Petkovic For New Guidelines

21-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Petkovic Defence Notice Pursuant To Rule 94bis (B) Concerning Praljak Defence Expert Witnesses Dr. Josip Jurcevic And Dr. Vlado Sakic

16-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Petkovic Defence Response To Bruno Stojic's Motion To Add An Exhibit To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List With Annex A

17-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Réponse De Bruno Stojic À La Requête De L'accusation Aux Fins De Réexamen De L'ordonnance De La Chambre De Première Instance Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin 2d-Ab (P 05507, P 05508, P 05511, P 05512 Et P 05514)

20-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Corrigendum To "Bruno Stojic's Motion To Add Exhibits To The Rule 65 Ter (G) Exhibit List With Annexes A - G" With Annex

20-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Réponse De La Défense De Praljak À La Demande Présentée Par L'accusation Afin Qu'il Lui Soit Ordonné De Présenter Un Nouveau Résumé Pour Chaque Témoin Appelé À Déposer À L'audience

17-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Corrigendum To The Decision On Prlic Defence Motion To Admit Documentary Evidence

15-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Ordonnance Portant Sur La Qualité Et Les Modalités De L'audition Du Témoin Expert Josip Jurcevic

22-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Order Admitting Evidence Related To Witness Ivan Bandic

21-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Separate Opinion Of Presiding Judge Jean-Claude Antonetti Regarding Motion Of Milivoj Petkovic For New Guidelines

21-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding: Verification Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-04-74-T, Hearing Of 18 March 2009

21-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Order To Translate Exhibit P 06346

20-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Décision Relative À La Demande De La Défense Stojic De Reconsidération De L'ordonnance Portant Sur L'admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Ante Kvesic

22-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

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

21-Apr-09

Prlic and Others

Decision On The Prosecution Request For Reconsideration Of The Trial Chamber's Order On The Admission Of Evidence Related To Witness Stipo Buljan

21-Apr-09

Prlic and Others (Interlocutory)

Decision On Jadranko Prlic's Interlocutory Appeal Against The Decision Regarding Supplement To The Accused Prlic's Rule 84 Bis Statement 

20-Apr-09

Prlic and Others (Interlocutory)

Jadranko Prlic's Appeal Against The Décision Relative À La Demande De Mise En Liberté Provisoire De L'accusé Prlic, 9 April 2009

16-Apr-09

Rasevic & Todovic

Prosecutor's Final Progress Report

20-Apr-09

Seselj

Decision On Prosecution Request For Admission Of Written Statements By Witness Vs-1068 Pursuant To Rule 92 Ter Of The Rules Of Procedure And Evidence

22-Apr-09

Seselj

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of  "Version Expurgée De La Décision Relative À L'addendum Urgent De L'accusation Et À La Requête Orale Du 14 Janvier 2009"

21-Apr-09

Seselj

Dopuna Zahteva Tuzilastva Za Prihvatanje Iskaza Svedoka Vojislava Jekica Na Osnovu Pravila 92 Quater I Za Odobrenje Da Izmeni Spisak Dokaznih Predmeta

20-Apr-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Defence Response To Prosecution Motion Of Revocation Of Jovica Stanisic's Provisional Release And Re-Assessment Of His Health

20-Apr-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Nalog O Rasporedu Statusne Konferencije

17-Apr-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Defence For Stanisic "Motion For Access To Confidential Materials In The Radovan Karadzic Case"

17-Apr-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Mr Mico Stanišic's Submission To Join Stojan Zupljanin's Proposed Rejoinder To The Prosecution's Proposed Reply To Župljanin's Response To The Prosecution's Motions For Leave To Amend The Consolidated Indictment

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Tolimir Case

20-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Zdravko Tolimir's Motion For Access To Confidential Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Case The Prosecutor V. Popovic Et Al

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Zdravko Tolimir's Motion For Access To Confidential Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Case The Prosecutor V. Blagojevic And Jokic 

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Odluka Po Tolimirovom Zahtjevu Za Odredenje Roka Za Podnosenje Odgovora Na Zahtjev Tuzioca Za Formalno Primanje Na Znanje Cinjenica O Kojima Je Vec Presudeno I Zahtjevu Za Izdavanje Naloga Za Verifikaciju Prijevoda Optuznice

21-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Odluka Po Zahtjevu Tuzilastva U Vezi Duzinom Pretpretresnog Podneska

21-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Decision On Prosecution's Request Relating To The Lenght Of The Pre-Trial Brief

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Decision On Tolimir's Motion For An Extension Of Time To File A Response To The Prosecution's Motion For Judicial Notice Of Adjudicated Facts And Motion For An Order For Verification Of Translation Of The Indictment

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Zdravko Tolimir's Motion For Access To Confidential Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Case The Prosecutor V. Radislav Krstic

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Prosecution's Consolidated Response To The Accused Tolimir's Motions For Access To Evidence, Submissions And Decisions In The Krstic And Blagojevic Cases

20-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Requests By Zdravko Tolimir Regarding Setting Of Time Limits For Filing Responses To Prosecution Motions Under Rule 92bis And 94 Bis

17-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Zdravko Tolimir's Response To The Request Of The Prosecution Relating To The Length Of The Pre-Trial Brief

16-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Prosecution's Response To The Accused Tolimir's Requests Regarding Setting Time Limits For Filing Responses To Prosecution Motions Under Rules 92bis And 94bis

21-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Odgovor Vujadina Popovica Na Tolimirov Zahtjev Za Objelodanjivanje

21-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Odgovor Tužilaštva Na Zahtjev Optuženog Za Odreðenjem Roka Za Podnošenje Odgovora Na Zahtjev Tužioca Na Osnovu Pravila 94(B) Za Formalno Primanje Na Znanje Cinjenica O Kojima Je Vec Presuðeno I Na Zahtjev Za Verifikaciju Prijevoda Optužnice

15-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Reponse A La Requête De Zdravko Tolimir Aux Fins D'acces Au Materiel Confidentiel

20-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Vujadin Popovic's Response To Tolimir's Motion For Disclosure

20-Apr-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Obavjestenje O Promjeni Statusa Podneska U Vezi Sa Zahtjevom Tuzilastva, Na Osnovu Pravila 94(B), Za Formalno Primanje Na Znanje Cinjenica O Kojima Je Vec Presudeno, S Prilozeniom Dodatkom A

16-Apr-09