Date: 10.11.2010
Time: 12:00
Registry and Chambers:
Nerma Jelačić, Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:
Good afternoon,
I will first turn to two key decisions rendered this past week:
In the case of Radovan Karadžić, the Trial Chamber last Wednesday ordered the suspension of proceedings for a period of one month. This is to enable Karadžić to review around 14,000 pages of material containing potentially exculpatory information, disclosed to him by the Prosecution at the end of October 2010. The adjournment entered into effect last Thursday. The Chamber indicated that should there be witnesses who have to testify during this particular time, the one month period will be adjusted accordingly.
On Monday, the Tribunal’s President, Judge Patrick Robinson, denied early release to Zoran Žigić, a former guard at Keraterm camp in Prijedor area of north western Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for crimes committed against detainees in the Keraterm, Omarska and Trnopolje camps. In 2006 he was sent to Austria to serve the remainder of his sentence. In his decision, President Robinson found that, although Žigić “displayed some – albeit very limited evidence of rehabilitation”, the “high gravity” of Žigić’s crimes and the amount of time he has spent in detention did “not militate in favour of his release.” It is the practice of the Tribunal to consider convicted persons to be eligible for early relase when they have served at least two-thirds of their sentences, which in his case will be around 16 December 2014.
Onto the courtroom schedule for this week and next:
A Status Conference in the Appeals Case of Milan and Sredoje Lukić will be held tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1.
In the trial of Momčilo Perišić, proceedings were adjourned last Friday and will resume on Monday 15 November at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 2.
Hearings in the cases of Mićo Stanišić and Stojan Župljanin, Zdravko Tolimir as well as Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović continue this week and next as scheduled.
Finally, please note that the Tribunal will be closed this coming Tuesday for Eid al-Adha.
Office of the Prosecutor:
Frederick Swinnen, Special Adviser of the Prosecutor, made the following statement:
Mr. Brammertz, the Prosecutor, was on an official visit in Moscow on 8 and 9 November at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Mr. Brammertz met with Mr. Alexander Yakovenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Kirill Gevorgian, the Head of the Legal Department of the Ministry. They discussed the current trial and appeals work, progress in the completion strategy and cooperation of States. Mr. Brammertz was also received by Mr. Alexander Zvyagintsev, the Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia.
During this visit, Mr. Brammertz took the opportunity to address a conference on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trial organised at the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Next Monday, 15 November, Mr. Brammertz will be in Belgrade. He will meet with Mr. Boris Tadic, the President, Mr. Mirko Cvetković, the Prime Minister, Mr. Rasim Ljajić, Minister and President of the National Council for Cooperation with the Tribunal.
He will also meet with Mr. Vladimir Vukčević, the War Crimes Prosecutor, and other members of the Action Team, the group of officials coordinating the search for fugitives.
The key issue to be discussed is the need to locate and arrest the two remaining fugitives, Ratko Mladić and Goran Hadžić.
There will be an opportunity to meet with the press on Monday at noon, at the Office of the Prosecutor for War Crimes in Belgrade.
The Prosecutor's next report to the UNSC will be submitted after the visit to Belgrade.
Questions:
Asked how long the Prosecutor would be visiting Belgrade and the purpose of the visit, Swinnen said that the Prosecutor would have a full day of meetings with officials on Monday 15 November. He added that the Prosecutor would primarily address Serbia’s cooperation with the OTP prior to submitting his report to the UNSC. The report will address cooperation with Serbia and other States, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The Prosecutor has already traveled to Sarajevo and Zagreb in the past weeks. Swinnen added that during his visit to Belgrade, the Prosecutor will be receiving the latest update from key operational actors dealing with the search for fugitives.
Asked if there was an issue between the Tribunal and Russia regarding cooperation, Swinnen said that support from the international community remains crucial for the OTP. It is therefore a common topic discussed with States and, in particular with permanent members of the UNSC, such as Russia.
Asked if Jelena Rasić was still in the Tribunal’s custody in the UNDU, Jelačić confirmed that Rasić was indeed still in the UNDU.
Asked for an update on the health status of Vojislav Šešelj, Jelačić said that it is not the practice of the Tribunal to provide updates and details on the health status of an accused and referred the journalist to the statement made at last Wednesday’s press briefing.
Asked if the confidential amicus curiae appointed in the Šešelj case has started investigations, Jelacic said that she was not able to comment until the matter has been concluded.
Documents:
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Case
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Date
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Haradinaj et al
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Submission Of New Version Of The Revised Fourth Amended Indictment
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09-Nov-10
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Jankovic G. et al.
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Submission By Gojko Jankovic For Further Action (Eng & Bcs)
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05-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Supplemental Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Order For Production Of Van Baal Notes
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09-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Internal Memorandum From Clss Re Corrigendum To The Bcs Translation Of The Decision Of 18 March 2010 In Case No. It-95-5/18-T
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05-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Decision On Motion For Admission Into Evidence Of Mfi D684
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08-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Reasons For Decision On Prosecution's Formal Application In Relation To Witness Dr. Charles Kirudja
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09-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Internal Memorandum Re Exhibit List Following The Testimony Of Witness Emir Tukusic
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08-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Odluka Po Zahtjevu Tuzilastva Za Odobrenje Da Podnese Dopunu Spiska Dokaznih Predmeta Na Osnovu Pravila 65ter (Corrected Official Bcs Translation)
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05-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Prosecution's Reply To Accused's Response To Motion For Judicial Notice Of Intercepted Conversations Relating To Sarajevo
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05-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Prosecution's Notification Of Compliance With "Decision Partially Granting Radovan Karadzic's Request For Access To Confidential Material"
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08-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Corrigendum To Prosecution's Revised Notification Of Compliance With Decision On Radovan Karadzic's Access To Confidential Materials In The Persic Case
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08-Nov-10
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Karadzic
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Prosecution's Response To Karadzic's Twenty-Seventh Motion For Finding Of Disclosure Violation And For Remedial Measures
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08-Nov-10
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Kordic and Cerkez
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Jugement
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08-Nov-10
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Lukic et al (Appeal)
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Nalog O Promjeni Rasporeda Pretresa
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09-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Internal Memorandum Re Assignment Of Exhibit Numbers Pursuant To The Perisic Trial Chamber's Public "Decision On Motion To Reopen The Prosecution Case And Tender Documents Through The Bar Table", Dated 4 November 2010
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05-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Corrigendum To Prosecution's Notification Of Compliance With Decision On Franko Simatovic's Access To Confidential Materials In The Momcilo Perisic Case
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08-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Corrigendum To Prosecution's Revised Notification Of Compliance With Decision On Radovan Karadic's Access To Confidential Materials In The Perisic Case
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08-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Defence Motion For The Admission Of Evidence From The Bar Table
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05-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Defence Motion To Amend 65ter List And Second Motion For The Admission Of Evidence From The Bar Table
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08-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Odluka Po Izvestajima Vestaka U Vezi Sa Srebrenicom Koji Nisu Osporeni
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09-Nov-10
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Perisic
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Odluka Po Drugom Zahtevu Odbrane Za Formalno Primanje Na Znanje Cinjenica O Kojima Je Presudeno
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09-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Berislav Pusic Response To The Trial Chamber's Ordonnance Portant Calendrier (Memoires En Cloture, Requisitoire Et Plaidoiries Finales) Dated 1 November 2010
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding Request For Verification Of Translation
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Corrected English Translation Decision On Jadranko Prlic's Request For The Trial Chamber To Issue An Order Lifting The Confidentiality Of The Mladic Diary & Granting Permission To The Parties To Disclose And Discuss With The Press The Content Of The Mladi
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Internal Memorandum From Clss Regarding Request For Verification Of Translation
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Decision On Prlic Defence Request For Certification To Appeal The Decision On The Reopening Of The Prosecution's Case Of 6 October 2010
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09-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Decision On Petkovic Defence Request For Certification To Appeal The Decision On Prosecution Motion To Reopen Its Case
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09-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Jadranko Prlic's Observations Concerning The Scheduling Order (Final Briefs, Closing Arguments For The Prosecution And The Defence) Issued On 1 November 2010
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Bruno Stojic's Request For Modification Of The Trial Chamber's Scheduling Order Issued On 1 November 2010
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Decision On Prosecution Motion For An Extension Of Time To File A Combined Reply To The Requests Of Prlic, Stojic, Praljak And Petkovic Defences To Reopen Their Case
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09-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Valentin Coric's Request For A Modification Of The "Ordonnance Portant Calendrier (Mémoires En Clôture, Réquisitoire Et Plaidoiries Finales)"
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Petkovic Defence Application For Modification Of The Trial Chamber's Scheduling Order (Final Briefs, Closing Arguments For The Prosecution And The Defence) Of 1 November 2010
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05-Nov-10
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Prlic and Others
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Corrected English Translation Decision On Bruno Stojic Motion For Certification To Appeal The Decision On The Re-Opening Of The Prosecution Case And Clarifying The Decision Of 6 October 2010
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05-Nov-10
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Radic (ES)
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Decision Of President On Early Release Of Zoran Zigic
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08-Nov-10
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Sainovic et al (Appeal)
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Davida J. Scheffera Da Podnese Podnesak Amicus Curiae
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09-Nov-10
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Sainovic et al (Appeal)
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Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Pojasnjenje I Za Nalog O Roku U Kom Odbrana Mora Da Podnese Eventualne Zahteve Za Izmenu Osnova Zalbe
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09-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Redacted Version Of Decision On Financing Of Defence, Filed On 29 October 2010
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09-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Addendum Tuzilastva "Zahtevu Za Dozvolu Da Ulozi Zalbu Na Odluku Od 29. Juna 2010."
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08-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Javna Redigovana Verzija - Zahtev Tuzilastva Za Dozvolu Da Ulozi Zalbu Na Odluku Od 29. Juna 2010. Godine
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08-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Dopuna Obavestenja Tuzilastva O Podnosenju Odgoora Na Pitanja Pretresnog Veca Od 26. Avgusta 2010. Godine
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05-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Prigovor Tuzilastva Na Prihvatanje Presuda Nacionalnih Sudova I Zahtev Za Obelodanjivanje
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09-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Procés-Verbal To "Version Expurgée De La "Décision Relative Au Financement De La Défense" Enregistrée Le 29 Octobre 2010"
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09-Nov-10
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Seselj
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Procés-Verbal To "Supplement To Prosecution's Notice Of Response To Trial Chamber's 26 August 2010 Inquiries"
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09-Nov-10
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Sljivancanin (Review)
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Ordonnance Relative À La Demande De Prorogation De Délai Présentée Par L'accusation
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09-Nov-10
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Sljivancanin (Review)
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Odluka U Vezi S Raznim Podnescima Tuzilastva
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09-Nov-10
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Sljivancanin (Review)
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Odluka Po Zahtevu U Ime Veselina Sljivancanina U Vezi S Pretresom U Cilju Preispitivanja 12. Oktobra
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09-Nov-10
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Sljivancanin (Review)
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Ordonnance Relative À La Demande De Modification Du Déroulement D'une Audience Présentée Par L'accusation Et Portant Modification Du Déroulement De L'audience
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09-Nov-10
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Sljivancanin (Review)
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Ordonnance Relative À La Requête De Mile Mrksic Concernant L'ordonnance Rendue Par La Chambre D'appel Fixant La Date D'une Audience
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09-Nov-10
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Request For Certification To Appeal Under Rule 73(B) Against The Decision On Prosecution Motion For Admission Of Evidence Of Stevan Todorovic Pursuand To Rule 92quater
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05-Nov-10
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Stanisic & Simatovic
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Reasons For Decision On Prosecution's Formal Application In Relation To Witness Dr. Charles Kirudja
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09-Nov-10
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Stanisic & Zupljanin
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Prosecution's Notification Of Compliance With "Decision Partially Granting Radovan Karadzic's Request For Access To Confidential Material"
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08-Nov-10
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Stanisic & Zupljanin
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Notice By The Accused Mr. Zupljanin (Absence From Court)
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05-Nov-10
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