Date: 15.07.2009
Time: 12:00
Registry and Chambers:
Nerma Jelačić, Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:
The President of the Tribunal, Judge Patrick Robinson, today began a three-day visit to Belgrade. This is his first official visit to Serbia since he became the President. During the trip the President will have extended meetings with Presidents and judges of the War Crimes Chamber and the Supreme Court of Serbia as well as the country’s Minister of Justice, National Council for Cooperation with the Tribunal, War Crimes Prosecutor and OSCE mission in Serbia. During the visit the President will acquaint himself with Serbia’s progress in prosecuting war crimes and local judiciary’s needs for capacity building.
A delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross today concluded a three-day inspection of the Tribunal’s Detention Unit. The inspection was a part of a regular programme of announced and unannounced visits paid by the ICRC to the Tribunal’s Detention Unit. In May 1995 an agreement between the ICTY and ICRC, formalized in the exchange of letters between the then ICTY President, Antonio Cassese, and the ICRC President, Cornelio Samaruga, appointed ICRC as the inspection authority for the ICTY Detention Unit. ICTY prides itself on running a detention unit that meets the highest international standards and fully respects the rights and wellbeing of all detainees.
As for the activities in the Tribunal’s courtrooms:
The judgement in the case of Milan Lukić and Sredoje Lukić has been scheduled to be rendered on Monday, 20 July at 14:15 in courtroom III. Milan Lukić and Sredoje Lukić, two former Bosnian Serb paramilitaries, are accused of murder, torture and extermination committed against the Bosnian Muslims in eastern Bosnian town of Višegrad during the 1992-1995 conflict. The Trial began on 9 July 2008 and closing arguments were heard on 19 and 20 May 2009. The Prosecution has asked for both Accused to be sentenced to spend the remainder of their lives incarcerated while the Defence asked for them to be acquitted on all charges.
Onto provisional release issues:
Yesterday, the Appeals Chamber granted Vladimir Lazarević’s request for a prolongation of his provisional release, extending it until 5 August 2009. In reaching its Decision, the Appeals Chamber took into account the medical evidence presented in support of the request and in particular the acute phase of the Accused’s condition and the fact that it is not recommended that he travels by plane in his current state. The Appeals Chamber has ordered the Registrar to appoint an independent medical expert to evaluate the developments of Lazarević’s condition. The medical expert is to file a report by 1 August 2009, on the basis of which the period of provisional release could be reassessed. Terms and conditions remain the same as those set out in the previous Decision and include 24-hour surveillance.
Last Friday, Franko Simatović was granted provisional release during the summer recess. Simatović is to be released as soon as practicable, on or after 23 July and is to return to the UNDU on or before 20 August 2009. The Trial Chamber has yet to decide on Jovica Stanišić’s request to be also granted temporary provisional release during the court recess, which he filed yesterday afternoon.
As to this and next week’s court schedule:
The trial of Stanišić and Simatović resumes this afternoon at 14:15 in courtroom II.
Also this afternoon, the trial for Popović and others will resume 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 3 July.
A status conference will be held tomorrow before the Appeals Chamber in the case of Boškoski and Tarčulovski at 14:30 in courtroom II.
Appeals hearing in the Dragomir Milošević case will be held on Tuesday 21 July from 9:00 to 17:45 in courtroom III.
The trials of Momćilo Perišić, Vlastimir Ðorđević, Prlić and others as well as Gotovina and others will continue this week and next as scheduled.
Office of the Prosecutor:
Olga Kavran, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prosecutor, made no statement.
Questions:
Asked whether there were any new developments since Judge Bonomy encouraged Prosecution to cut down the case or reduce the evidence it wishes to present, Olga Kavran responded that there were no further developments at the moment. The Prosecution is not intending to withdraw any particular count of the indictment, contrary to what has been suggested in some media. In the process of amending the indictment, the Prosecution already took the initiative to streamline the case and reduced the number of municipalities. Of course, it will be up to the judges to determine whether there will be any further discussion on the reduction of the case.
Asked whether the Tribunal will initiate new proceedings in relation to crimes committed in Kosovo, Olga Kavran responded that all investigations were completed in 2004 in compliance with the Tribunal’s completion strategy. Asked who is responsible for investigating war crimes committed in Kosovo, Olga Kavran responded that it is up to the local judiciaries.
Asked about the activities of the Tribunal during the summer recess, Nerma Jelačić responded that no hearings will be held from 27 July until 14 August but that the Tribunal will remain open and the institution will continue carrying out day-to-day activities.
Asked about the Popović Defence request to reopen its case in order to present new evidence and request exclusion of expert reports, in reference to the destruction of Srebrenica evidence collected from mass graves, Olga Kavran responded that the Prosecution will file its written response and the Judges will make the decision. She added that certain artifacts were disposed of at the end of 2005 and the beginning of 2006. The vast majority of them came from mass graves, were deteriorating and presented a risk to health. None of these items have been exhibited in the course of the trial against Popović et al. but some of them were referred to in expert reports filed as part of the prosecution case. All these expert reports were completed by mid-2001 and the experts worked with the original artifacts when they were compiling their reports.
Asked at what stage the Popović trial was at the moment, Nerma Jelačić repeated that the trial is resuming this afternoon with Drago Nikolić’s defence witness Sreten Milošević. The Trial Chamber still has to rule on a number of motions filed by the Defence. Final briefs are to be filed by Thursday, 30 July 2009 and closing arguments are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 2 September 2009.
Documents:
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Case
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Document Title
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Date
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Bralo (Appeal)
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Presuda Po Zalbi Na Kaznu
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10-Jul-09
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Dordevic Vlastimir
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzioca Za Uvrstavanje U Spis Svedocenja Svedoka Fuada Haxhibeqirija
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14-Jul-09
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Gotovina et Al.
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Prosecution's Response To Defendant Ante Gotovina's Submission Of Rule 92 Ter Statement For Witness Ag-31
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15-Jul-09
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Gotovina et Al.
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Obavijest O Odgovoru I Poziv Na Dodatni Odgovor
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13-Jul-09
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Gotovina et Al.
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Odluka Po Zahtjevu Udruzenja Branitelja Koji Postupaju Pred Medunarodnim Sudom Za Odobrenje Za Postupanje U Svojstvu Amicus Curiae
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13-Jul-09
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Gotovina et Al.
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Decision On Ivan Cermak's Motion For Access To Confidential Materials In The Milan Martic Case
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13-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Prosecution Submission Regarding Motion For Binding Order : Government Of Norway
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10-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Response To Prosecution 92quater Motion : Sixteen Witnesses
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10-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Response To Prosecution 92quater Motion : Witness Kdz198
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10-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Response To Prosecution Motion And Second Motion To Vary Protective Measures Or To Exclude Testimony Of A Witness From A Humanitarian Organization
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10-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Prosecution Request For Leave To Reply To The "Response To Prosecution 92quater Motion : Witness Kdz198"
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14-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Decision On Motion Requesting Lord David Owen To Testify As A Court Witness
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13-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Odluka Zahtjevu Tuzilastva Za Zastitne Mjere Za Svjedoke Kdz182, Kdz185 I Kdz450 Na Osnovu Pravila 70
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14-Jul-09
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Karadzic
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Decision On Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Lukic And Lukic Case
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10-Jul-09
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Krajisnik (Enforcement)
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Report From State
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13-Jul-09
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Lukic et al
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Scheduling Order
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10-Jul-09
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Lukic et al
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Decision On Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Lukic And Lukic Case
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10-Jul-09
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Martic (Appeal)
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Decision On Ivan Cermak's Motion For Access To Confidential Materials In The Milan Martic Case
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13-Jul-09
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Milutinovic et al.
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Nalog U Vezi Sa Zahtevom Sretena Lukica Da Se Zameni Prevod Dokaznog Predmeta 6d1460
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15-Jul-09
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Nikolic M.(Appeal)
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Prosecution's Notification Of Compliance With Decision Re Access By Karadzic To Confidential Materials In Completed Cases )Prosecutor V. Momir Nikolic- It-02-60/1)
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15-Jul-09
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Perisic
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Corrigendum To Internal Memorandum Of 13 July 2009 Re "Exhibit Numbers Assigned To Documents Admitted Pursuant To Trial Chamber's Oral Rulings Of 9 March 2009 (Transcript 4162:10 - 4163:5) And 11 March 2009 (Transcript 4192:14 - 4193:6)"
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14-Jul-09
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Perisic
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Exhibit Numbers Assigned To Documents Admitted Pusuant To Trial Chamber's Oral Rulings Of 9 March 2009 (Transcript 4162:10 0 4163:5) And 11 March 2009 (Transcript 4192:14 - 4193:6)
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13-Jul-09
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Perisic
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Submission Of Uncontested Srebrenica Expert Reports With Annexes A Through Yy
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13-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Motion On Behalf Of Milan Gvero Seeking The Admission Of Five Documents For The Bar Table
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10-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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[Made Public Pursuant To Notice Dated 14/07/2009, Rp D29629-D29628] Prosecution Motion Seeking A Variation Of Time Limits To Respond To "Vujadin Popovic's Motion To Reopen His Case, With Confidential Annexes"
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14-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Vujadin Popovic's Motion To Reopen His Case, With Confidential Annexes
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13-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Corrigendum To The Vujadin Popovic's Motion To Reopen His Case, With Confidential Annex
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14-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Notice Of Change Of Filing Status Concerning "Prosecution Motion Seeking A Variation Of Time Limits To Respond To "Vujadin Popovic's Motion To Reopen His Case, With Confidential Annexes" "
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14-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Internal Memorandum Re. Verification Of Interpretation In Case No. It-05-88-T, Hearing 24 April 2009
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10-Jul-09
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Popovic et al
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Vujadin Popovic's Notice Of Disclosure Of The Statements Of Defence Experts Prof. Dusan Dunjic And Prof. Oliver Stojkovic Pursuant To Rule 92bis (B) With Confidential Annexes
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10-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Demande De Certification De L'appel Envisage Contre La Decision Relative A La Demande De La Defense Prlic En Vue Du Reexamen De La Decision Portant Sur L'admission D'elements De Preuve Documentaires, Présentée Par Jadranko Prlic En Application De L'articl
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14-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Prosecution Response To 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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13-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Prosecution Filing In Response To Submissions By The Prlic Defence And Mr. Prlic Concerning The Trial Chamber's Order Appointing An Amicus Curiae Dated 3 July 2009
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13-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Prosecution Response To Praljak Motion To Add Two Witnesses To The Praljak Defence Rule 65 Ter (G) List
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10-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 28.05.09)
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10-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Prosecution Notice Regarding The Public Status Of The Prosecution Response To Jadranko Prlic's Motion For
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13-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Supplément De Jadranko Prlic Aux Arguments Oraux Présentés En Exécution De La Décision Rendue Oralement Par La Chambre De Première Instance Le 6 Juillet 2009
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14-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Odluka U Vezi S Privremenim Puštanjem Na Slobodu Optuženog Stojica
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10-Jul-09
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Prlic and Others
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Odluka U Vezi S Privremenim Puštanjem Na Slobodu Optuženog Petkovica
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10-Jul-09
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Sainovic et al (Appeal)
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Odluka Po Zajednickom Zahtevu Odbrane Za Produzenje Roka Za Podnosenje Zalbenih Podnesaka
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14-Jul-09
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Sainovic et al (Appeal)
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(Public Redacted Version) Decision On Second Urgent Defence Motion Requesting Prolongation Of Provisional Release Of Vladimir Lazarevic
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14-Jul-09
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Seselj
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Verification Of Accuracy Of Interpretation In Case No. It-03-67-T, Hearing Of 16 June 2009
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13-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Nalog O Imenovanju Sudije Ad Litem U Predmetu Pred Pretresnim Vecem
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14-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Prosecution Motion For The Admission Of Written Evidence Of Witness Josipovic Pursuant To Rule 92 Ter With Annex
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15-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Urgent Stanisic Defence Motion For Provisional Release During The Upcoming Court Recess With Annex
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14-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Odbrane Da Se Odgodi Izvrsenje Odluke Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Ukidanje Privremenog Pustanja Na Slobodu Jovice Stanisica I Ponovnu Procenu Njegovog Zdravstvenog Stanja
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14-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Defence Request For Leave To Reply To Prosecution Response To Jovica Stanisic Urgent Defence Request For Further Submissions Of Psychiatric Medical Expert
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10-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Nalog O Sastavu Pretresnog Veca
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14-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Odluka O Izmeni Modaliteta Sudenja
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13-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Dozvolu Da Podeli Svedocenje Vestaka Christiana Nielsena Na Dva Dela
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13-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Decision On Simatovic Defence Motion For Provisional Release During The Upcoming Court Recess
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10-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Zupljanin
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Stojan Zupljanin's Motion To Join Mico Stanišic's Application For Leave To File A Reply And Reply To The Prosecution's Response To Joint Motion By Defence Of Mico Stanišic & Stojan Zupljanin Requesting The Trial Chamber To Preclude The Prosecution's New W
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13-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Zupljanin
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Prosecution's Leave To Respond And Response To Misrepresented Facts In Mico Stanisic's Reply To The Prosecution's Response To The Defence Joint Motion Requesting The Trial Chamber To Preclude The Prosecution's New Witnesses And Exhibits
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14-Jul-09
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Stanisic & Zupljanin
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Application For Leave To File A Reply And Reply To The Prosection's Response To Joint Motion By Defence Of Mico Stanišic & Stojan Zupljanin Requesting The Trial Chamber To Preclude The Prosecution's New Witnesses And New Exhibits, With Confidential Annex
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13-Jul-09
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