Nerma Jelačić, Spokesperson for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:
Good afternoon,
I’ll turn straight to an update on several of the Tribunal’s ongoing trials.
In the case of Milan and Sredoje Lukić, Judge Gűney announced at this Monday’s Status Conference the Chamber’s intention to render its appeals judgement before this year’s summer recess, which will start on 23 July.
Also on Monday, the Defence case in the trial of Zdravko Tolimir began. Tolimir, who is representing himself, will be calling a total of four witnesses and will use 36 hours for his examination-in-chief. The Chamber is currently hearing the testimony of the first defence witness Slavko Kralj, who was an officer in the Department for liaison with foreign military representatives in the Main Staff of the Army of Republika Srpska during the relevant period.
Proceedings in this trial, as well as the trials of Radovan Karadžić, Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović continue this week and next as scheduled.
In the trial of Radovan Karadžić, the Chamber is currently hearing the testimony of Tomasz Blaszczyk, an investigator for the Office of the Prosecutor who is testifying about the film on events in Srebrenica made by Zoran Petrović-Piroćanac.
In the trial of Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović, the Chamber is currently hearing the testimony of Borisav Pelević, a former Serbian Volunteer Guard member.
Next, a reminder that a Status Conference in the trial of Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markač will be held this Thursday, 26 January at 15:30 in Courtroom III.
Finally, in the case of Vojislav Šešelj, an Administrative Hearing will be held on 7 February at 14:30 in Courtroom III to discuss issues pertaining to the Accused’s health.
Office of the Prosecutor:
Frederick Swinnen, Special Adviser to the Prosecutor, made the following statement:
The Office of the Prosecutor has welcomed the arrest on 21 January 2012 of Radovan Stanković in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The apprehension of Stanković is significant for the victims of the grave crimes he has been convicted for. We hope that this arrest reflects an increased commitment of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the process of bringing to justice those responsible for the grave crimes committed on their territory in the early 1990s.
Stanković, a former member of Serb paramilitary forces, was indicted by the ICTY for crimes against humanity and war crimes, including rape committed in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 1992. He was transferred to Bosnia and Herzegovina in September 2005 pursuant to Rule 11bis where he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment but escaped from prison in Foča in May 2007.
During the past four years, the OTP repeatedly called for his arrest. In the last report to the UN Security Council, the OTP had emphasized the importance of apprehending Stanković, which remained a critical challenge for Bosnia and Herzegovina and other States of the former Yugoslavia.
Questions:
A journalist asked about claims by the party of Vojislav Šešelj that he has been receiving inadequate treatment and wrong therapy at the United Nations Detention Unit and that this had been confirmed by the Doctors at the civilian hospital he attended recently. Jelačić said that there have been a number of inaccurate statements made in the media over the past week regarding the health of Vojislav Šešelj. Jelačić reiterated that the two occasions on which Šešelj has recently been transferred to an external hospital did not result from an emergency situation but were a precautionary measure. On both occasions, Šešelj had been returned to the UNDU within hours, which would indicate that doctors had judged that hospitalisation was not necessary. Jelačić stressed that it is the Tribunal’s obligation to respect the fundamental human rights of each accused and this includes their right to privacy in relation to their medical information. Šešelj continues refusing to allow the Tribunal access to details of his medical treatment but the available information would indicate that the statements made in Belgrade concerning this treatment are inaccurate.
A journalist asked whether the Registry has issued a decision on Šešelj’s request to be visited by doctors from Serbia. Jelačić confirmed that his request has been approved in accordance with Rule 31 of the Tribunal’s Rules of Detention and that the Accused had been informed of this yesterday. Asked whether she could confirm that one doctor on this list is a gynaecologist, Jelačić said she was unable to reveal the names of the doctors but confirmed that all four names submitted in the Accused’s request have been approved. Jelačić stressed that claims that there have been delays in the approval of the Accused’s request are inaccurate. Under Rule 31, the Accused alone can request a visit of medical specialists of his choice to examine him in the UNDU. The Registry had initially received a request for such a visit from an external party. This was forwarded to the Accused and following his confirmation that he wanted such a visit by the listed doctors, the request was approved. Jelačić went on to highlight that such medical visits can only involve certain activities in accordance with Rule 31 which comprise consultation with the detainee, non-invasive physical examinations such as measuring blood pressure and listening to the heart and lungs, viewing the contents of the detainees medical file if consent is given by the detainee, and providing a medical opinion to the detainee and to the UNDU Medical Officer.
A journalist asked whether a response had been received from Colonel Rutten following the letter sent on 10 January by Judge Kwon concerning the handing-over of Colonel Rutten’s Notes made during his time in Srebrenica. Jelačić confirmed that the Registry has not yet received a response.
Documents:
Case
Title
Date
D. Pecanac (Contempt)
Presuda Po Navodima O Nepostovanju Suda (Javna Redigovana Verzija)
25-Jan-12
Dordevic (Appeal)
Notice Of Filing Of Public Redacted Version Of Vlastimir Dordevic's Appeal Brief
23-Jan-12
Gotovina & Markac (Appeal)
Prosecution Response To "Application And Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief" Filed On 13 January 2012
23-Jan-12
Hadzic
Decision
20-Jan-12
Hadzic
Odluka
24-Jan-12
Haradinaj et al
Vendim Mbi Mocionin E Prokurorise Lidhur Me Perkthimet Ne Anglisht Te Provave Materiale Qe Lidhen Me Deshmine Me Shkrim Te Bislim Zyrapit
23-Jan-12
Haradinaj et al
Urdher Per Redaktimin E Disa Pjeseve Ne Vendimin Mni Mocionin E Haradinajt Per Nxjerrjen E Materialeve Shfajesuese Lidhur Me Deshmitarin 81
23-Jan-12
Karadzic
Odluka Po Zahtjevu Tuzilastva Za Prihvatanje Dokaza Ranije Oznacenih Radi Identifikacije
20-Jan-12
Karadzic
Poziv Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu Velike Britanije I Sjeverne Irske
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Filing On Time Needed For Cross Examination: February 2012
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Prosecution's Final Notification Of Material To Be Used With Witness Jean-Rene Ruez
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Motion To Report Germany To United Nations Security Council
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Motion To Compel Production Of Seven Documents
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Sixth Order On Chart Of Protective Measures For Witnesses
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Prosecution Bar Table Motion For The Admission Of Documents Relating To Death Of Victims And Request For Leave To Add Exhibits To The Rule 65 Ter Exhibit List With Appendix A And Confidential Appendix B
25-Jan-12
Karadzic
United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland's Response To The Submissions Regarding The Reclassification Of Its Filings Of 5 January 2012
20-Jan-12
Karadzic
Prosecution Response To Motion To Exclude Sarajevo Evidence
23-Jan-12
Karadzic
Prosecution's Submission Of Order Of Witnesses And List Of Exhibits For February 2012
20-Jan-12
Karadzic
Registrar's Submission Pursuant To Rule 33 (B) Regarding Filing Of Correspondence By Radovan Karadzic On The Court Record
20-Jan-12
Karadzic
Odluka Po Zahtjevu Optuzenog Za Pristup Dokaznim Predmetima Iz Predmeta Oric
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Odluka Po Zahtjevu Optuzenog Za Ponovno Razmatranje Odluke U Vezi S Devetim Odgadanjem Postupka: Svjedokinja Kdz456
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Prosecution Notification Of Submission Of Written Evidence Pursuant To Rule 92 Ter With Confidential Appendix A - Witness Kdz480
25-Jan-12
Karadzic
Response To Registrar's Submission On Filing Of Correspondence
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Odluka Po Zahtjevu Optuzenog Za Odgadanje Postupka Prije Pocetka Izvodenja Dokaza Vezanih Za Srebrenicu
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Note Verbale By The Embassy Of Greece
24-Jan-12
Karadzic
Prosecution Response To "Supplemental Submission: Motion To Compel Inspection Of Items Material To The Sarajevo Defence Case"
25-Jan-12
Karadzic
Decision On Accused's Motion To Recall Twelve Municipalities Witnesses
20-Jan-12
Karadzic
Internal Memorandum From Cmss Re Prosecution Exhibit List Following The Testimony Of Witness Kdz523
20-Jan-12
M. Tupajic (Contempt)
Odluka Po Zahtjevu Za Odgodu Sudskog Pretresa
23-Jan-12
Mladic (R75bis)
Druga Odluka Po Zahtjevu Za Pomoc Suda Bosne I Hercegovine Na Osnovu Pravila 75bis
23-Jan-12
Perisic (Appeal)
Urgent Motion By Momcilo Perisic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Zdravko Tolimir Case
24-Jan-12
Popovic et al (Appeal)
Order Extending Pandurevic's Provisional Release
23-Jan-12
Rasic (Contempt)
Order Postponing Trial
20-Jan-12
Rasic (Contempt)
Izmijenjeni Nalog O Rasporedu I Nalog Kojim Se Okoncava Privremeno Pustanje Na Slobodu
24-Jan-12
Rasic (Contempt)
Nalog Kojim Se Odgada Sudenje
24-Jan-12
Rasic (Contempt)
Odluka Po Zahtevu Tuzilastva Za Prihvatanje Dokaza Na Osnovu Pravila 92bis
24-Jan-12
Seselj
Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Décision Relative À La Requête Pour Outrage De Vojislav Seselj Contre Carla Del Ponte, Hildegard Uertz-Retzlaff Et Daniel Saxon Et Aux Demandes Subséquentes De L'accusation"
24-Jan-12
Seselj
Obavestenje Tuzilastva O Postupanju U Skladu S Odlukom Po Zahtevu Franka Simatovica Za Obelodanjivanje Poverljivih Dokumenata Iz Predmeta Vojislav Seselj (It-03-67) I Odlukom Po Stanisicevom Zahtevu Za Pristup Poverljivom Materijalu U Predmetu Seselj U Sk
25-Jan-12
Seselj
Letter To The President Of The Icty (20/01/2012)
20-Jan-12
Seselj
Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Public Redacted Version To Prosecution's Request For Certification Of The Trial Chamber's Decision Denying Admission Of Inter Partes Or Public Version Of The Amicus Curiae Report"
24-Jan-12
Seselj
Ordonannce Portant Calendrier
20-Jan-12
Seselj
Order On Second Notice From Dejan Mirovic
23-Jan-12
Seselj
Nalog O Drugom Obavestenju Od Dejana Mirovica
24-Jan-12
Seselj (Contempt Appeal)
Odluka Po Zahtevu Vojislava Seselja Za Odgadanje Roka I Nalog Za Konsolidovani Raspored Podnosenja
20-Jan-12
Seselj (Contempt Appeal)
Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Decision On Vojislav Seselj's Motion For Stay Of Time-Limits And Order On Consolidated Briefing Schedule"
23-Jan-12
Stanisic & Zupljanin
Internal Memorandum From Cmss Regarding Assignment Of Exhibit Numbers To Documents Pursuant To 18 January 2012 Oral Decision
20-Jan-12
Stanisic & Zupljanin
Prosecution's Motion To Remove "Mfi" Designation And Admit Into Evidence Exhibits P00171 And P00911
20-Jan-12
Stanisic & Zupljanin
Stanisic Response Opposing The Prosecution's Motion To Remove "Mfi" Designation And Admit Into Evidence P00171 And P00911
23-Jan-12
Stanisic & Zupljanin
Request By The Stanisic Defence For Time Extension To File Motion Seeking To Present Evidence In Rejoinder
25-Jan-12
Stanisic & Zupljanin
Supplement To Notice Of Exhibits Previously Marked For Identification That The Stanisic Defence No Longer Seeks To Tender Into Evidence
20-Jan-12
Zdravko Tolimir
Urgent Motion By Momcilo Perisic For Access To Confidential Materials In The Zdravko Tolimir Case
24-Jan-12
Zdravko Tolimir
Internal Memorandum From Cmss Re Exhibit Numbers Assigned Pursuant To Trial Chamber's Public "Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Admission Of 28 Intercepts From The Bar Table", Dated 20 January 2012
24-Jan-12
Zdravko Tolimir
Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Admission Of 28 Intercepts From The Bar Table
20-Jan-12
Zdravko Tolimir
Prosecution Notice Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis Concerning Defence Military Expert Reports
20-Jan-12
Zdravko Tolimir
Internal Memorandum From Cmss Re Corrigendum To Cmss Memorandum Dated 24 January 2012
25-Jan-12
Zdravko Tolimir
Odluka Po Zahtjevu Odbrane Za Odobrenje Da Ulozi Zalbu
20-Jan-12
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