Weekly Press Briefing - 23 June 2010

Date:  23.6.2010
Time: 12:00

Registry and Chambers:

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

Good afternoon,

On Monday, the ICTY Referral Bench dismissed Gojko Janković’s April 2010 motion, in which he sought either a trial at the Tribunal, or a re-trial in Sarajevo, on the basis of alleged flaws in his trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Referral Bench dismissed Janković’s motion, on the basis that it does not have jurisdiction over cases referred to national jurisdictions. The Bench also stated that the amendment of his indictment by the local court does not constitute a violation of due process and the right to a fair trial.

Janković’s case was transferred to BiH in 2005. He was convicted for a series of crimes including torture and rape against members of the Bosnian Muslim population in Foča, where he was a paramilitary leader. He was sentences to 34 years’ imprisonment by the Appeals Chamber in BiH in 2007.

Onto the court schedule:

The closing arguments for the case of Gotovina and others have been scheduled for 25 and 27 August. According to the scheduling order, the Prosecution will be allotted six hours to deliver its closing arguments, and the three Defence teams will each have two and a half hours to deliver theirs. Prosecution will then have one hour for rebuttal arguments, and the Defence will have one hour total for their rejoinder.

Hearings in the trial of Momčilo Perišić, Zdravko Tolimir, Radovan Karadžić, Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović as well as Mićo Stanišić and Stojan Župljanin continue this week and next as scheduled.

Office of the Prosecutor:

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

Dear colleagues,

This is my last press briefing in my capacity as Spokesperson for the Prosecutor of the ICTY. As of next week, I will be working for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon as Head of Outreach.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the work we have done together over the years.
The media are absolutely crucial in aiding the Tribunal in ensuring transparency of its proceedings. It is through your responsible reporting that the general public, both in the region and internationally, acquire information about this institution.

On a more personal note, it has been a great privilege to work at the ICTY for the past twelve and half years. Though I am looking forward to my new position, it is with sadness that I leave this institution and its dedicated staff. I will remember my time here with pride and fondness.

On a more practical note, my colleague Frederick Swinnen will be available at the cell phone number you have – 065 126 9611 and, of course, Ljiljana Piteša will remain in the office and continue her work.

Thank you very much.

Questions:

No questions were asked.

Documents:

Case

Title

Date

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Request Submitted By The Council Of The European Union

22-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Decision Relative A La Demande De Suspension De Delai Presentee Par L'accusation

23-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Prosecution's Reply To Gotovina's Response To The Prosecution's Motion To Strike

18-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Replique De L'accusation Faisant Suite A La Reponse D'ante Gotovina A La Requete De L'accusation Aux Fins De Radiation De L'acte D'appel

23-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Decision On Prosecution Motion To Suspend Deadline

18-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Requete De L'accusation Aux Fins De Radiation De L'acte D'appel Depose Par Ante Gotovina Le 10 Juin 2010 Et De Prise De Mesures Connexes

23-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Reponse D'ante Gotovina A La Requete Presentee Par L'accusation Aux Fins De Radiation De L'acte D'appel

23-Jun-10

Gotovina et Al. (Interlocutory)

Prosecution's Response To The Gotovina Defence Appeal Against The Trial Chamber's 3 June 2010 Decision

21-Jun-10

Haradinaj (Appeal)

Order Regarding The Status Of Exhibits Consisting Of Transcripts From Other Cases

22-Jun-10

Jankovic G. et al.

Decision On Gojko Jankovic's Motion On 12 April 2010

21-Jun-10

Karadzic

Prosecution's Submission On The Relevancy Of Certain Documents Relating To The Testimony Of Richard Philipps With Appendix A

23-Jun-10

Karadzic

Prosecution's Updated Notification Of Rule 92 Ter Submission For Witness Wilson With Appendix A

18-Jun-10

Karadzic

Internal Memorandum Re Verification Of Accuracy Of English Transcript In It-95-5/18

22-Jun-10

Karadzic

Internal Memorandum Re Verification Of Accuracy Of English Transcript In It-95-5/18

22-Jun-10

Karadzic

Internal Memorandum Re Verification Of Accuracy Of English Transcript In It-95-5/18

21-Jun-10

Karadzic

Response Of The Federal Republic Of Germany

21-Jun-10

Karadzic

Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Rescission Of Protective Measures For Kdz323

22-Jun-10

Karadzic

Correspondence From State (Bih)

18-Jun-10

Karadzic

Prosecution Notification Of Submission Of Written Evidence Pursuant To Rule 92 Ter With Appendix A Witness Francis Roy Thomas (Kdz108)

18-Jun-10

Karadzic

Submission In Support Of Third Motion For Finding Disclosure Violations And For Remedial Measures

22-Jun-10

Karadzic

Prosecution's Submission Regarding Order Of Witnesses And List Of Exhibits For July 2010

21-Jun-10

Karadzic

Decision On Prosecution's Motion And Submission Pursuant To "Decision On Prosecution's Fourth Motion For Admission Of Statements And Transcripts Of Evidence In Lieu Of Viva Voce Testimony Pursuant To Rule 92 Bis (Sarajevo Siege Witnesses)"

18-Jun-10

Karadzic

Odluka Po Zahtjevu Tuzilastva Za Slobodan Prolaz Za Svjedoka Momcila Mandica

18-Jun-10

Karadzic (Interlocutory)

Prosecution Response To Karadzic's Appeal Of Order On Trial Schedule

21-Jun-10

Karadzic (Interlocutory)

Reply Brief: Appeal From Order On The Trial Schedule

22-Jun-10

Popovic (Appeal)

Joint Motion For An Extension Of Time To File Notice Of Appeal

18-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Bruno Stojic's Response To Prosecution Motion For Reconsideration Of Certification To Appeal Concerning "Ordonnance Relative A La Demande De L'accusation De Suspendre Le Delai De Depot De Sa Demande De Replique" Dated 3 June 2010

18-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Berislav Pusic's Motion To Join Slobodan Praljak's Response To The Prosecution's 9 June 2010 Request To Reconsider Or Certify For Appeal The Decision Of 3 June 2010 Rejecting The Prosecution's 25 May 2010 Request To Reconsider The Order Of 21 April 2010

18-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Demande Presentee Par Jadranko Prlic Aux Fins De Reexamen De La Decision Concernant La Demande De Reexamen De La Decision Portant Application De L'article 73 D) Du Reglement A La Defense Prlic Ou, A Defaut, De Certification De L'appel Envisage Contre Cett

22-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Decision Portant Sur La Demande De Certification D'appel De La Defense Praljak De L'ordonnance Du 20 Mai 2010 (Franjo Lozic)

22-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Valentin Coric's Response To " Prosecution Motion For Reconsideration Or Certification To Appeal Concerning 'Ordonnance Relative A La Demande De L'accusation De Suspendre Le Delay De Depot De Sa Demande De Replique' Dated 3 June 2010 "

18-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Replique Unique De L'accusation Faisant Suite Aux Reponses Des Equipes De La Defense A La Requete De L'accusation Aux Fins De Reprendre La Presentation De Ses Moyens (Documents Mladic) Et Aux Demandes De Prorogation Du Delai Imparti Pour Ces Reponses

23-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Demande De Bruno Stojic Visant Le Reexamen Ou, A Defaut, La Certification De L'appel De L'ordonnance Portant Sur La Demande De La Defense Stojic D'admission D'un Element De Preuve (2d 03088)

22-Jun-10

Prlic and Others

Requete De Valentin Coric Aux Fins De Reexamen De La Decision Portant Sur La Demande De La Defense Coric D'admission D'elements De Preuve Documentaires Ou, A Defaut, De Certification De L'appel Envisage Contre Cette Decision

22-Jun-10

Seselj

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Motion For Extension Of Time To Tender Statements And Associated Exhibits Of Witnesses Vs-026 And Vs-032"

21-Jun-10

Seselj

Odluka Po Hitnom Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Ukidanje Poverljivog Statusa Izjave Miodraga Panica

18-Jun-10

Seselj

Odluka Po Zahtevu Za Uvrstavanje U Spis Dokumenata Predocenih Putem Svedoka Anthonyja Oberschalla, Milorada Vojnocia I Visnje Bilic

18-Jun-10

Seselj

Nalog Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Da Mu Se Odobri Produzenje Roka Za Podnosenje Zahteva Za Dodavanje Dokumenata Generala Malidica Na Spisak Dokaznih Predmeta Na Osnovu Pravila 65ter

18-Jun-10

Seselj

Zahtev Tuzilastva Za Odobrenje Da Predlozeni Broj Dokaznog Predmeta Na Osnovu Pravila 65ter 07543 Doda Na Spisak Dokaznih Predmeta Na Osnovu Pravila 65 Ter I Za Njegovo Prihvatanje Bez Posredstva Svedoka

18-Jun-10

Seselj

Zahtev Tuzilastva Za Prihvatanje Dokaznih Predmeta Vezanih Za Prethodno Prihvacene Ili Predlozene Izjave Svedoka

22-Jun-10

Seselj

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Motion For Extension Of Time To Seek Addition Of Selected Mladic Materials To Rule 65 Ter Exhibit List"

21-Jun-10

Seselj (Contempt)

Decision On Motion By Professor Vojislav Seselj For The Disqualication Of Judges O-Gon Kwon And Kevin Parker

22-Jun-10

Stanisic & Simatovic

Decision On Prosecution Motion For Video-Conference Link For The Testimony Of Witness Jf-034

18-Jun-10

Stanisic & Simatovic

Abscence From Court For Mr. Simatovic

22-Jun-10

Stanisic & Simatovic

Order To Redact The Public Transcript And Public Broadcast Of A Hearing [Re. Hearing 22/06/10]

22-Jun-10

Stanisic & Simatovic

Wait Possible Change Of Status - Order To Redact The Public Broadcast Of A Hearing [Re. Hearing 16/06/10]

18-Jun-10

Stanisic & Simatovic

Absence From Court For Mr. Stanisic

22-Jun-10

Stanisic & Simatovic

Stanisic Weekly Medical Report [22/06/2010]

22-Jun-10

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Decision On Prosecution's Motion Requesting Certification To Appeal Decision Of 24 March 2010 (Amendment Of Exhibit List)

23-Jun-10

Stanisic & Zupljanin

Decision Denying Prosecution's Motion Requesting Certification To Appeal Decision Of 14 April 2010 (Amendment Of Exhibit List)

18-Jun-10

Stanisic & Zupljanin

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

21-Jun-10

Zdravko Tolimir

Revised Public Version Of Prosecution's Updated Rule 65 Ter Witness List And Witness Summaries, With Public Appendices A And B

21-Jun-10

Zelenovic (Enforcement)

Further Decision Of President On Application For Pardon Or Cummutation Of Sentence Of Dragan Zelenovic

22-Jun-10