Date: 08.07.2009
Time: 12:00
Registry and Chambers:
Nerma Jelačić, Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:
The Tribunal welcomes the decision of the UN Security Council to extend the terms of office of the judges serving at the ICTY. The Security Council yesterday unanimously adopted resolution 1877(2009), by which the terms of office of newly assigned Appeals Judges, permanent trial and ad litem judges were extended until 31 December 2010 or until the completion of the cases to which they are assigned if sooner. The terms of office of the other Appeals Judges had already been extended to 31 December 2010 by resolution 1837 (2008). The resolution also contains a provision indicating that the terms of office of the Appeals Judges will again be reviewed prior to 31 December 2009. In the same resolution, the Security Council decided that one additional ad litem judge may be appointed as a temporary measure, to enable the International Tribunal to assign a reserve judge to one of the trials.
As for courtroom activities, last Friday, the Appeals Chamber issued a public redacted version of its judgement of 25 June affirming the conviction of Dragan Jokić for contempt of Tribunal. Earlier this year, Jokić was sentenced by the Trial Chamber to four months’ imprisonment for refusing to testify in the Popović and others trial. Jokić will serve his sentence in Austria to run consecutively to the war crimes sentence he is already serving there.
In another contempt case before the Tribunal, closing arguments were heard in the case of Florence Hartmann. The arguments concluded with the prosecutor calling for the accused to be fined in the range of 7,000 to 15,000 Euro. The defence called for an acquittal.
In the case against Prlić and others, the Trial Chamber on Friday rejected Jadranko Prlić’s request to reopen his case in order to adduce further viva voce testimony from Dr John R. Schindler, a former US National Security Agency intelligence and counterintelligence officer, who wrote a book on the rise of Jihad in Bosnia. The book was published in 2007, a year prior to the start of Prlić’s defence case, and the Trial Chamber found that the defence failed to provide sufficient evidence that it had done all it could to identify the book on time in order to present it during the case proper.
As to this and next week’s court schedule:
On Monday, in the Popović and others case, the reopening of Milan Gvero’s defence case was completed. Tomorrow, the trial will continue with the examination of Sreten Milošević, who will testify in Drago Nikolić’s defence case, following a subpoena issued by the Trial Chamber on Friday.
In the case of Vojislav Šešelj, the testimony of Trial Chamber witness VS-027 began yesterday and is expected to continue today at 14:15 in courtroom II. The testimony is being given in closed session.
A status conference will be held on Thursday 16 July before the Appeals Chamber in the case of Boškoski et al. at 14:30 in courtroom II.
The trial of Momčilo Perišić has been canceled for the remainder of the week and will continue on Monday, 13 July. The trials of Vlastimir Ðorđević, Prlić and others as well as Gotovina and others will continue this week and next as scheduled. The trial of Stanišić and Simatović will resume on Wednesday, 15 July at 14:15 in courtroom I.
Office of the Prosecutor:
Olga Kavran, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prosecutor, made no statement.
Questions:
Asked about the recent reports in the media that Judge Bonomy invited Prosecution during the last Status Conference in the Karadžić to think about dropping either Srebrenica or Sarajevo charge of the indictment, Nerma Jelačić responded that at no point did Judge Bonomy invite the Prosecution to drop the 'Srebrenica or Sarajevo counts' as reported by the media. The Prosecution was told that they may need to start thinking about how to reduce the length of the trial and a number of possibilities were mentioned, including reducing the number of crime sites and not proceeding on certain counts. These were simply hypothetical examples to illustrate the application of the Rules. The Tribunal's rules stipulate that the Trial Chambers can invite the Prosecutor to reduce the number of counts or crime scenes charged in the indictment in the interest of a fair and expeditious trial and issue any appropriate orders.
Asked whether there were any news regarding the resumption of the Prosecution case in the Šešelj trial, Nerma Jelačić responded that no decision has been made so far on this issue.
Asked why there were no Liaison Prosecutors from Kosovo to the Tribunal, Olga Kavran responded that, as part of the project in the Office of the Prosecutor, Liaison Prosecutors were sent from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia to the Tribunal as the local judiciaries in these countries are working on war crimes cases and investigations transferred to them by the ICTY as well as on many of their own cases. Asked whether any war crimes cases were transferred from the ICTY to Kosovo, Olga Kavran responded that no cases have been transferred pursuant to Rule 11bis of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence and that she could not discuss whether the Prosecution is providing material and evidence to the Kosovo judiciary, as this is information the Prosecution cannot disclose. She explained that Prosecution cooperates with any investigative authority that has opened a war crimes investigation and believes that the OTP may possess useful evidence. They then submit a request for assistance and the Prosecution responds to such requests but cannot disclose any related information to the public. When an indictment is issued locally, the local authorities have in the past disclosed the fact that investigations were based on or assisted by information obtained from the ICTY. All questions related to the local war crimes cases should be directed to the local judicial authorities.
Documents:
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Document Title
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Date
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Prosecution's Renewed Motion For Admission Of Evidence Of Antonio Russo Pursuant To Rule 92 Quarter
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03-Jul-09
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Reply To Vlastimir Dordevic's Response To Prosecution Motion For Testimony To Be Heard Via Video-Conference Link With Confidential Annex A
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07-Jul-09
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Prosecution Notification Of The Order Of Witnesses For Week Commencing On 20 July 2009
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06-Jul-09
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Prosecution's Notice Of Withdrawal Of Its Motion For The Admission Of Evidence Of Witness Velibor Veljkovic Pursuant To Rule 92 Ter
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03-Jul-09
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Internal Memorandum Re Assignment Of Exhibit Numbers Pursuant To Oral Ruling Dated 03 July 2009
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06-Jul-09
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Da Se Milan Dakovic Doda Na Spisak Svedoka Na Osnovu Pravila 65ter
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08-Jul-09
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Dragan Jokic (Popovic et al contempt)
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Order Designating State In Which Dragan Jokic Is To Serve His Sentence
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06-Jul-09
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Dragan Jokic (Popovic et al contempt appeal)
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(Public Redacted Version)Judgement On Allegations Of Contempt
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03-Jul-09
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Gotovina et Al.
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Invitation Adressée À L'union Européenne Et À La Défense D'ante Gotovina
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08-Jul-09
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Gotovina et Al.
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Decision On Gotovina's Motion To Limit The Scope Of Testimony For Witness Ag-24
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05-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Decision On Amicus Curiae Request
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07-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Decision On Motion To Modify Decision Re Access By Karadzic To Confidential Materials In Completed Cases
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03-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Motion To Vary Protective Measures Or To Exclude Testimony Of A Witness From A Humanitarian Organization (Redistribution Of Notification Page Due To Redaction On 07/07/09)
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06-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Motion For Disclosure Of Ex Parte Appendix: Protective Measures For Two Rule 92 Quater Witnesses
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06-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Response To Prosecution Motion For Reconsideration: Contact With Prosecution Witnesses
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06-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Order For Expedited Response To Accused's Motion For Disclosure Of Ex Parte Appendix: Protective Measures For Two Rule 92 Quater Witnesses
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07-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Registry Submission On Order For Contact With Prosecution Witnesses
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06-Jul-09
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Mejakic et al.
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Prosecutor's Thirteenth Progress Report
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06-Jul-09
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Perisic
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Request For Clarification Of Appeal From 30 June 2009 Oral Decision Of The Trial Chamber Refusing To Compel Answers, Under Rule 90(E), From Witness Muhamed Sacirbey
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07-Jul-09
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Perisic
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Order To Redact The Public Transcript And The Public Broadcast Of A Hearing
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03-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Vujadin Popovic's Notice Of Disclosure Of The Statement Of Witness Kojic In The Forms Prescribed By Rule 92bis Of The Rules Of Procedure And Evidence
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03-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Further Order To Subpoena Ad Testificandum
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03-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Daljnji Nalog Za Izdavanje Naloga Subpoena Ad Testificandum
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03-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Response On Behalf Of Milan Gvero To Vujadin Popovic's Bar Table Motion
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07-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Vujadin Popovic's Waiver For Appearance At Court Proceedings During Week Of 6th Of July 20099
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03-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Jadranko Prlic's Supplemental Submissions To His Oral Presentation Pursuant To The Trial Chamber's Oral Decision Of 6 July 2009
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07-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Corrigendum À "L'ordonnance Portant Sur Les Demandes D'admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Bf"
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03-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Decision Portant Sur La Requête De La Défense Prlic En Réouverture De Sa Cause
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03-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Internal Memorandum Regarding Time Monitoring; Period Ending 30 June 2009 (06.07.09)
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06-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding: Verification Of Accuracy Of English Transcript In The Praljak Case It-04-74-T (Hearing Of 14.05.09)
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08-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Jadranko Prlic's Request For Certification To Appeal Under Rule 73(B) Against The Décision Relative Á La Demande De La Défense Prlic En Vue Du Réexamen De La Décision Portant Sur L'admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaires
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06-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Order Clarifying The Relationship Between Counsel And An Accused Testifying Within The Meaning Of Rule 85 (C) Of The Rules
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07-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Demande D'autorisation Présentée Par Bruno Stojic Pour Pouvoir Déposer Une Réplique Faisant Suite À La Réponse De L'accusation Aux Cinq Requêtes Présentées Par Bruno Stojic En Application De L'article 89 C) Du Règlement
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07-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding: Verification Of Accuracy Of English Transcript In The Praljak Case It-04-74-T (Hearing Of 13.05.09)
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08-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others (Interlocutory)
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Decision On Prosecution's Appeal Against The Trial Chamber's Decision On Slobodan Praljak's Motion For Provisional Release
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08-Jul-09
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Seselj
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Decision On Prosecution Motion To Apply Rule 92 Ter Of The Rules Of Procedure And Evidence To Witness Vs-1035
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08-Jul-09
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Seselj
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Decision On Prosecution Motion To Apply Rule 92 Ter Of The Rules Of Procedure And Evidence To Wotness Sulejman Tihic
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08-Jul-09
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Seselj
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Decision On The Expert Status Of Anna-Maria Radic And On Adding Her Report And Related Documents To The 65 Ter List
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08-Jul-09
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Seselj
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Podnesak Sekretarijata Na Osnovu Pravila 33(B) U Vezi Sa Pregledanjem Video Materijala Od Strane Pravnih Saradnika Vojislava Seselja
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08-Jul-09
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Seselj (Contempt)
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Pristup Sudskom Spisu
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03-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Notice By The Accused Mr Stanisic Re. Absence From Court (06/07/2009)
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06-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Notice Re. Non-Attendance In Court (Mr Stanisic) (06/07/2009)
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06-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Notice By The Accused Mr Stanisic Re. Absence From Court (07/07/2009)
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07-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Notice Re. Non-Attendance In Court (Mr Stanisic) (07/07/2009)
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07-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Urgent Defence Request For Further Submissions Of Psychiatric Medical Expert
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06-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [07/07/2009]
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07-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [06/07/2009]
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06-Jul-09
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Zdravko Tolimir
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Scheduling Order On Defence Pre-Trial Brief And Notice Of The Defence Of Alibi And Special Defence
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03-Jul-09
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Zdravko Tolimir
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Odluka Po Tolimirovom Zahtjevu Za Produzenje Roka Za Podnosenje Odgovora Na Zahtjev Tuzilastva Na Osnovu Pravila 92ter
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06-Jul-09
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Boskoski et al (Appeal)
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[Scheduling Order]
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29-Jun-09
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