ICTY Weekly Press Briefing - 2 September 2009

Date:  02.09.2009
Time: 12:00

Registry and Chambers:

Christian Chartier, acting Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:

Good morning,

The Tribunal’s Registrar, John Hocking, was in Sarajevo yesterday to deliver a key-note address at the very first workshop of the conference "Judicial Transparency and Media responsibility".

The conference is organised by the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN). It brings together key actors from the judiciary, media and NGOs from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia.

The Registrar said that the conference's topic is "of great importance, not only for the future of the rule of law in the region, but also for the advancement and empowerment of the notion of international criminal justice. The work of media and non-governmental organisations such as BIRN has had a great impact on the visibility and understanding of the proceedings before the ICTY. More importantly, they continue to bring to the public eye the commendable progress of our fellow courts in the region – sending a clear message that it is possible to cast an analytical, as well as critical, eye on the work of the judiciary, while upholding the principles of objectivity and accountability."

The conference continues today and tomorrow with the participation of a number of ICTY representatives: Senior Legal Officer Wayde Pittman, Spokespersons Nerma Jelačić and Olga Kavran, and Liaison Officer Refik Hodžić moderating or participating in workshops and roundtable meetings.

This afternoon, Judges Guy Delvoie (Belgium), Howard Morrison (United Kingdom) and Sir Burton Hall (The Bahamas) will be sworn in as new permanent judges. A Press Release will be issued shortly after the ceremony with further details as to the background of each new Judge.

I would like to draw your attention to two decisions made by the President over the past days regarding the composition of the Chambers:

Judge O-Gon Kwon has been assigned to replace Judge Bonomy in the Karadžić case.

Last Thursday, the President assigned Judges Güney, Pocar, Vaz, Meron, and Flügge to the Šešelj contempt of court case following Šešelj’s notice of appeal which he filed confidentially on 18 august 2009.

On a separate issue, the Treasury Unit of the Tribunal confirmed last Wednesday receipt of the full amount of the 7,000 euro fine imposed by Trial Chamber I on Baton Haxhiu. Haxhiu was found guilty of contempt of the Tribunal on 24 July 2008 for having revealed information about a witness who testified under protective measures during the trial of Ramush Haradinaj and others.

As to the courtroom schedule for this week and next:

In the Popović and others case, closing arguments started this morning at 9:00 in Courtroom III, and are expected to last two more weeks.

The Ðorđević case will go into a two week recess after this morning’s hearing and will resume on Tuesday 22 September at 14:15 in Courtroom I.

Hearings in the case of Momčilo Perišić resume today at 14:30 in Courtroom I and will continue on Monday 7 September, at 14:15 in Courtroom II.

A pre-trial conference will be held this Friday in the case of Mico Stanišić and Stojan Župljanin in Courtroom I from 14:15 to 19:00. Mićo Stanišić returned from provisional release on Monday, as he had been ordered to do, and both Accused will be present. The trial is due to start on 14 September 2009 with the Prosecution’s opening statements.

Added after the briefing: Please note that next week’s hearings in the Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović case have been cancelled.

Hearings in the trial of Gotovina and others have been cancelled for the remainder of the week and will resume on Monday 7 September at 9:00 in Courtroom I.

The trial of Prlić and others will continue this week and next as scheduled.


Office of the Prosecutor:


Olga Kavran, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prosecutor, was not present.


Questions:

A journalist asked whether the replacement of Judge Bonomy by Judge Kwon meant that Judge Kwon was the new Presiding Judge in the Karadžić case. Christian Chartier answered that the Order does not assign the Presiding Judge in the Karadžić case. As a result of this Order, the Karadžić bench is now composed of Judges Kwon, Picard and Flügge. Christian Chartier added that following today’s swearing-in ceremony, Judge Bonomy will also be replaced as Presiding Judge of Trial Chamber III. The new Presiding Judge will in turn decide on the assignment of a new pre-trial Judge.

Asked whether there is a tradition that Pre-Trial Judge in a case also presides over the trial, Christian Chartier responded that the word “tradition” is not the most appropriate and that there is no such rule.

Asked whether a new Lead Defence Counsel has been appointed to defend Frank Simatović following the death of Zoran Jovanović, Christian Chartier responded that he was not aware of any such appointment.

A journalist asked for information regarding the use by the Tribunal of the money raised from the fines handed down in contempt case judgements. Christian Chartier responded that fines are returned to the ICTY’s budget. So far, fines have been imposed on seven Accused, in six different contempt cases. Christian Chartier confirmed that all fines have been paid, totaling up to 70.000€.

Asked whether the Prosecution’s final trial brief has been filed in Popović and others case, Christian Chartier answered that he would check on that. Added after the briefing: All final trial briefs were filed confidentially on 30 July 2009, including that of Prosecution.


Documents:


Case

Document Title

Date

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision Relative À La Requête De Vlastimir Dordevic Aux Fins De Prorogation Du Délai Pour Le Dépôt De Ses Objections En Application De L'article 94 Bis B) Du Règlement

31-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Ordonnance Portant Affectation De Judges Ad Litem Pour La Mise En État

26-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Ordonnance Portant Sur La Composition D'un Collège De La Chambre De Première Instance Et La Nomination D'un Juge De Mise En État

26-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Nalog O Obelodanjivanju Propratnog Materijala Optuženom I Neobelodanjivanju Javnosti

27-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Ordonnance Relative À La Communication, À L'accusé, De Pièces Jointes À L'acte D'accusation Et À La Non-Divulgation De Ces Pièces

27-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Orders To Redact The Public Transcript And The Public Broadcast Of A Hearing

28-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision Relative À La Requête De L'accusation Aux Fins De Modification Du Troisième Acte D'accusation Unique Modifié

31-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision

28-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision Relative À La Requête De Vlastimir Dordevic Aux Fins De Consultation Des Comptes Rendus D'audience, Pièces À Conviction Et Documents Produits Dans L'affaire N° It 02 54, Le Procureur C/Slobodan Miloševic

28-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision Relative À La Demande De Vlastimir Dordevic Visant À Pouvoir Consulter L'ensemble Des Pièces Produites Dans L'affaire N° It-03-66, Le Procureur C/Llimaj Et Consorts

28-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision Relative À L'exception Préjudicielle D'incompétence Soulevée Par Vlastimir Dordevic

27-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Décision

27-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Ordonnance Fixant La Date De La Nouvelle Comparution  Consacrée Au Plaidoye

26-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Ordonnance Fixant La Date D'une Conférence De Mise En État

27-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Corrigendum À La Décision Relative À La Requête De Vlastimir Eordevic Aux Fins De Prorogation Du Délai Pour Le Dépôt De Ses Objections En Application De L'article 94 Bis B) Du Règlement

31-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Corrigendum

31-Aug-09

Dordevic Vlastimir

Corrigendum

31-Aug-09

Gotovina et Al.

Decision On Disclosure Of Expert Materials

27-Aug-09

Gotovina et Al.

Odluka Po Zahtjevu Okrivljenog Ante Gotovine Za Sudski Nalog Kojim Se Zabranjuju Odredeni Postupci

31-Aug-09

Gotovina et Al.

Order Issuing A Public Redacted Version Of The Confidential "Decision On Motion For Provisional Release Of Ivan Cermak" Of 14 July 2009

27-Aug-09

Gotovina et Al.

Gotovina Defence Response To Prosecution's Objection To Documents To Be Used With Expert Anthony R. Jones

28-Aug-09

Gotovina et Al.

Prosecution's Objection To Documents To Be Used With Expert Anthony R. Jones

27-Aug-09

Haradinaj (Appeal)

Notice On Behalf Of Mr. Ramush Haradinaj

02-Sep-09

Haradinaj (Appeal)

Urdhëresë Për Caktimin E Datës Së Seancës Së Apelit

26-Aug-09

Haxhiu (Appeal)

Confirmation Of Payment Of Fine

26-Aug-09

Karadzic (Interlocutory)

Prosecution Response To Karadzic's "First Motion For Admission Of Additional Material: Holbrooke Agreement Appeal"

26-Aug-09

Karadzic (Interlocutory)

Reply Brief : First Motion For Admission Of Additional Material : Holbrooke Agreement Appeal

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Motion For Leave To Reply, Motion For Binding Order: Government Of Egypt

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Motion For Extension Of Time To Respond To Rule 92 Bis Motion For Expert Witnesses And To Exclude The Reports Of Kathryn Barr

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Order Replacing A Judge In A Case Before A Trial Chamber

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Amendment Of Motion For Binding Order : Government Of Malta

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Motion For Binding Order : Government Of Bosnia

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Rescission Of Protective Measures For Kdz027 And Kdz142

26-Aug-09

Karadzic

Motion For Binding Order : Government Of Iran

27-Aug-09

Karadzic

Demande De Délivrance D'une Ordonnance Contraignante À L'égard Des Autorités Françaises

28-Aug-09

Karadzic

Decision On Accused's Motion For Order Re: Interview Of Prosecution Witness Kdz222

26-Aug-09

Karadzic

Decision On The Accused's Motion For Remedy For Violation Of Rights In Connection With Arrest

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Decision On Accused's Application For Certification To Appeal Decision On Rule 92 Quater (Witness Kdz198)

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Invitation To The Islamic Republic Of Iran

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Decision On Request From The Republic Of Austria

26-Aug-09

Karadzic

The Arab Republic Of Egypt's Response To Trial Chamber's Invitation Of 17 August 2009

28-Aug-09

Karadzic

The Republic Of Poland's Request For Extension Of Time To Respond To The Trial Chamber's Invitation Of 14 August 2009

27-Aug-09

Karadzic

Prosecution Submission Pursuant To Rule 73 Bis (D)

31-Aug-09

Karadzic

Prosecution's Response To Karadzic's Application For Certification To Appeal Decision On Rule 92 Quater

28-Aug-09

Karadzic

Invitation Adressée À La République Française

28-Aug-09

Karadzic

Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Variance Of Protective Measures [It-98-29/1-A]  

26-Aug-09

Karadzic

Fourth Prosecution Motion For Judicial Notice Of Adjudicated Facts

26-Aug-09

Krnojelac (Enforcement)

Nalog Kojim Se Izdaje Javna Redigovana Verzija Odluke Predsjednika Od 9. Jula 2009. Godine Po Molbi Za Pomilovanje Ili Ublazavanje Kazne Milorada Krnojelca

28-Aug-09

Limaj et al (Appeal)

Décision Relative À La Demande De Vlastimir Dordevic Visant À Pouvoir Consulter L'ensemble Des Pièces Produites Dans L'affaire N° It-03-66, Le Procureur C/Llimaj Et Consorts

28-Aug-09

Lukic et al (Appeal)

Decision On Milan Lukic's Motion For Provisional Release

28-Aug-09

Lukic et al (Appeal)

Notice Of Filing Of Public Redacted Version Of Prosecution Response To Milan Lukic's Motion For Provisional Release

28-Aug-09

Milosevic

Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Rescission Of Protective Measures For Kdz027 And Kdz142 

26-Aug-09

Milosevic

Décision Relative À La Requête De Vlastimir Dordevic Aux Fins De Consultation Des Comptes Rendus D'audience, Pièces À Conviction Et Documents Produits Dans L'affaire N° It 02 54, Le Procureur C/Slobodan Milosevic

28-Aug-09

Milosevic Dragomir (Appeal)

Motion By Radovan Karadzic For Variance Of Protective Measures 

26-Aug-09

Milutinovic et al.

Décision Relative Aux Demandes Présentées Par Nikola Sainovic Concernant La Pièce P1468

26-Aug-09

Milutinovic et al.

Décision Relative À La Demande De Mise En Liberté Provisoire Présentée Par Vladimir Lazarevic

27-Aug-09

Nikolic D. (Appeal)

Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Rescission Of Protective Measures For Kdz027 And Kdz142

26-Aug-09

Perisic

Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Zamenu Spiska Svedoka I Rezimea Podnetih U Skladu S Pravilom 65ter(E)

01-Sep-09

Perisic

Nalog Kojim Se Zakazuje Statusna Konferencija

01-Sep-09

Perisic

Odluka

01-Sep-09

Perisic

Odluka O Izmeni Plana Rada

01-Sep-09

Perisic

Decision On Uncontested Srebrenica Expert Reports

26-Aug-09

Perisic

Ordonnance Fixant Une Nouvelle Date A Une Conference De Mise En Etat

02-Sep-09

Perisic

Nalog Po Podnescima Odbrane U Vezi S Vise Izvestaja Vestaka Koje Je Obelodanilo Tuzilastvo Na Osnovu Pravila 94bis

01-Sep-09

Perisic

Nalog O Poverljivim Materijalima I Zahtevima Odbrane Za Dodatno Vreme I Prekoracenje Dopustenog Broja Reci

01-Sep-09

Perisic

Poziv Tuzilastvu Da Predlozi Smanjenje Opsega Optuznice

01-Sep-09

Popovic et al

Vujadin Popovic's Request For Approval Of Revision Of Translation

01-Sep-09

Popovic et al

Decision On Motion For Additional Time For The Presentation Of Closing Arguments And Guidance Concerning Rebuttal And Rejoinder Arguments

28-Aug-09

Popovic et al

Pandurevic Defence Response To Motion On Behalf Of Drago Nikolic Seeking Additional Time For The Presentation Of Closing Arguments And Seeking Guidance Concerning Rebuttal And Rejoinder Arguments

27-Aug-09

Popovic et al

Borovcanin Response To Motion On Behalf Of Drago Nikolic Seeking Additional Time For The Presentation Of Closing Arguments And Seeking Guidance Concerning Rebuttal And Rejoinder Arguments

27-Aug-09

Popovic et al

Response On Behalf Of Milan Gvero To "Motion On Behalf Of Drago Nikolic Seeking Additional Time For The Presentation Of Closing Arguments And Seeking Guidance Concerning Rebuttal And Rejoinder Arguments"

27-Aug-09

Popovic et al

Prosecution's Response To Motion On Behalf Of Drago Nikolic Seeking Additional Time For The Presentation Of Closing Arguments And Seeking Guidance Concerning Rebuttal And Rejoinder Arguments

26-Aug-09

Popovic et al

Vujadin Popovic's Request For Authorization To Remove One Page From Exhibit 1d1033

01-Sep-09

Popovic et al

Corrigendum To The Prosecution Final Brief

02-Sep-09

Prlic and Others

Ordonnance Relative À La Levée Des Scellés Apposés Sur La Pèce P 10015

28-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Décision Relative À La Demande De La Défense Stojic De Reconsidération De La Décision Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaire Relatifs Au Fonctionnement Du Département De La Défense Du Hvo, Du Hvo De La Hz H-B Et De Structures Connexes

31-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Second Request For Assistance To The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina

01-Sep-09

Prlic and Others

Décision

31-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Decision By The Registrar

28-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Decision Relative À La Demande De La Defense Stojic De Reconsideration De La Decision Du 6 Mars 2009 (Bozic)

26-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Decision On Stojic Defence Motion For The Admission Of Documentary Evidence (Co-Operation Between Herceg-Bosna/Hvo Authorities And International Organisations; Compliance With International Humanitarian Law Norms)

26-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Decision On Stojic Defence Motion For The Admission Of Documentary Evidence (Functioning Of Hvo Municipal Authorities/Brigades And Relationship Between Them, The Bodies Of The Operative Zone And Hvo Centralised Authority In Mostar)

26-Aug-09

Prlic and Others

Décision Relative À La Demande De Ldéfense Stojic En Vue Du Réexamen De La Décision Portant Sur L'admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaires (Coopération Entre Autorités Et Forces Armées De Herceg-Bosna Et Forces Armées De L'abih)

31-Aug-09

Sainovic et al (Appeal)

General Pavkovic Motion For Amendment To His Notice Of Appeal

28-Aug-09

Sainovic et al (Appeal)

Sreten Lukic's Motion For Leave To Exceed The Word Limit For Filing The Appeal From Judgment

26-Aug-09

Sainovic et al (Appeal)

Prosecution Consolidated Response To Requests To Exceed The Word Limit For Appeal Briefs

28-Aug-09

Seselj

Prosecution's Supplement To Its Motion To Terminate The Accused's Self-Representation

28-Aug-09

Seselj (Contempt Appeal)

Ordonnance Portant Désignation De Juges Dans Une Affaire Dont Est Saisie La Chambre D'appel

01-Sep-09

Seselj (Contempt Appeal)

Nalog Kojim Se Odreduju Sudije Za Predmet Pred Zalbenim Vecem

28-Aug-09

Seselj (Contempt Appeal)

Order Assigning Judges To A Case Before The Appeals Chamber

27-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Notice Re. Non-Attendance In Court (Mr Stanisic) (27/08/2009)

27-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Registry Submission Of Expert Report

31-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Second Joint Submission Of The Parties Regarding Agreement On Trial Procedures

27-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Defence Response To Corrigendum To Prosecution Motion For Admission Of Evidence Of B-129 Pursuant To Rule 92 Ter With Confidential Annex

26-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Second Decision Amending Modalities For Trial

01-Sep-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [26/08/2009]

26-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [27/08/2009]

27-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [01/09/2009]

01-Sep-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Request Of Franko Simatovic For Adjournment Of Proceedings

27-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Notice Re. Non-Attendance In Court (Mr Stanisic) (26/08/2009)

26-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Defence Response To The 12th And 13th Prosecution Motion For Leave To Amend Its Rule 65 Ter Exhibit List

26-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Notice By The Accused Mr Stanisic Re. Absence From Court (27/08/2009)

27-Aug-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Corrigendum To The Second Joint Submission Of The Parties Regarding Agreement On Trial Procedures

01-Sep-09

Stanisic & Simatovic

Notice By The Accused Mr Stanisic Re. Absence From Court (26/08/2009)

26-Aug-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Decision On Joint Defence Motion Requesting Preclusion Of Prosecution's New Witnesses And Exhibits

31-Aug-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Mr. Mico Stanisic's Response To The Prosecution's Supplemental Motion For Admission Of Evidence Pursuant To Rules 92bis And 92ter, With Confidential Annexes

31-Aug-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Defence Request For Leave To Exceed The Word Limit And Response To Prosecution's Supplemental Motion For Admission Of The Evidence Of Experts Pursuant To Rules 94 Bis, 92 Bis And 92 Ter

31-Aug-09

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Motion For Certification Of The Decision On Joint Defence Motion Requesting Preclusion Of Prosecution's New Witnesses And Exhibits

01-Sep-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Decision On Tolimir's Motion To Unseal The Prosecution's Pre-Trial Brief

27-Aug-09

Zdravko Tolimir

Response To The Registry Submission Of 18 August 2009

27-Aug-09