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ICTY Weekly Press Briefing
Date: 28.02.2007
Time: 12:00
Registry and Chambers:
Refik Hodžić, Spokesman for Registry and Chambers, made the following statement:
SCHEDULE:
A pre-trial conference in the case against Ramush Haradinaj, Idriz Balaj and Lahi Brahimaj, former commanders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), will be held tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom II. The trial will begin on Monday, March 5 at 2:15 p.m. in courtroom I.
Ramush Haradinaj, Idriz Balaj and Lahi Brahimaj are charged with participating in a joint criminal enterprise, the purpose of which was the consolidation of total control of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) over the KLA operational zone of Dukagjin, by the unlawful removal and mistreatment of Serb civilians and by the mistreatment of Kosovar Albanians, Kosovar Roma and other civilians, who were, or were perceived to have been, collaborating with Serbian forces or have not supported the KLA. Haradinaj, Balaj and Brahimaj are charged with persecutions as crimes against humanity and cruel treatment, torture, murders, rape as violations of the laws or customs of war.
The Trial Chamber filed a decision yesterday finding Miroslav Šeparović, defence counsel for Mladen Markač, in conflict of interest by failing to withdraw earlier from the proceedings, neglecting previous notices from Chambers. In its decision, the Trial Chamber pointed out that Šeparović had a personal interest in the case and could possibly be called as a witness. Specifically, the chamber warned Šeparović that he had jeopardized his client’s interest and, therefore he "had failed to meet the standard of professional ethics required in his performance of duties before the Tribunal." Šeparović will be given an opportunity to explain himself at a motion hearing this afternoon. The hearing will be held today in the Gotovina et al. case at 2:15 p.m. in courtroom I.
All ongoing trials in the Milutinović et al., Popović et al., Prlić et al. and the Milošević cases will continue this and next week. Please check the schedule daily for any changes.
TODAY’S FILINGS:
As ordered by the Trial Chamber, the Prosecution filed today a submission on the site visit regarding the Milan Martić case. In the submission, the Prosecution pointed out that the observations were consistent with the charges against the accused and the observations supported the evidence in the case.
Office of the Prosecutor:
Olga Kavran, Spokesperson for the Prosecutor made no statement.
Questions:
Asked what was, according to the Rules, the responsibility of the Registry if the Chambers disagree with an appointment of defence counsel, Hodžić said that in the past, defence counsel had withdrawn for various reasons. A new defence counsel would then be appointed.
Asked if it was the job of the Registry to determine whether or not there was a conflict of interest when appointing defence counsel, Hodzic answered that in the case of Šeparović, the Registry had accepted him on the merits of qualifications as provided by the Rules of the Tribunal. In this case, details have emerged in the course of the pre-trial proceedings where it has became obvious that this person had a personal interest in the case. Registry could not investigate every defence counsel to such detail before the case starts, added Hodžić.
Asked if the Prosecution was ready, as far as witnesses are concerned, for the Haradinaj et al. case, Kavran stated that the prosecution was ready for the case and there was no new information. A journalist pointed out that in the prosecution’s latest motion in the case it was mentioned witnesses were afraid to testify. Asked if these witnesses were afraid because they had been threatened or was it a general fear due to the fact that Haradinaj holds a position of power and has a close relation with UNMIK, Kavran said she could not discuss such details. Kavran added that concerns of witnesses are discussed, as in every case, with the Prosecution team and were taken very seriously, but going into the details would not be appropriate. Asked if witnesses have pulled out and if so how many, Kavran said that there was no information that the witness list has changed for the moment. Kavran confirmed that the number of witnesses was 98 as it had been filed. This would be case until such a time when the prosecution filed a revised list which has not happened.
Documents:
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Case Description |
Signature Date
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DocumentTitle |
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Boskoski et al |
23-Feb-07 |
Boskoski Defence Response To "Prosecution's Submission Of Second Expert Report By Dr. Simon Eichner With Annex A" |
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Bralo (Appeal) |
26-Feb-07 |
Corrigenda To Appellant's Response To Prosecution Motion To Strike |
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Bralo (Appeal) |
26-Feb-07 |
Corrigendum To Appellant's Motion For Leave To File Response To Prosecution Oral Arguments |
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Bralo (Appeal) |
23-Feb-07 |
Appellant's Response To The Prosecution's Motion To Strike |
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Bralo (Appeal) |
23-Feb-07 |
Appellant's Motion For Leave To File Response To Prosecution Oral Arguments |
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Bralo (Appeal) |
27-Feb-07 |
Prosecution Reply To "Appellant's Response To The Prosecution's Motion To Strike" And Response To "Appellant's Motion For Leave To File Response To Prosecution Oral Argument" |
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Brdjanin (Appeal) |
23-Feb-07 |
Decision On Radoslav Brdanin's Motion For Provisional Release |
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Gotovina et Al. |
23-Feb-07 |
Order On Several Defence Motions, Incorporating Scheduling Order For Oral Arguments |
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Gotovina et Al. |
27-Feb-07 |
Decision On Conflict Of Interest Of Attorney Miroslav Separovic |
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Gotovina et Al. |
26-Feb-07 |
Request Regarding Oral Hearing |
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Gotovina et Al. |
26-Feb-07 |
Prosecution Response To Allegations Of Concession Pursuant To Trial Chamber Order Of 23 February 2007 |
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Haradinaj et al |
23-Feb-07 |
Idriz Balaj's Report Regarding The Status Of Rule 94bis Proceedings And Submission Re Filing A Consolidated Notice To The Prosecution's 12 January And 19 February 94bis |
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Jankovic G. et al. |
27-Feb-07 |
Prosecution's Submission Regarding Use Of Stankovic Judgement |
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Krajisnik (Appeal) |
27-Feb-07 |
The Prosecution's Second Reply Brief |
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Milosevic Dragomir |
27-Feb-07 |
Corrigendum À L'ordonnance Portant Calendrier |
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Milosevic Dragomir |
26-Feb-07 |
Conclusions En Reponse De La Requête Du Procureur Aux Fins D'ajouter Le Temoin Et Le Moyen De Preuve En Vertu De L'article 92bis |
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Milosevic Dragomir |
23-Feb-07 |
Submission In Response To Prosecution's Motion Pursuant To Rule 73bis (F) And Motion To Rule On The Presentation Of Evidence Referring To Incidents Not Listed In Schedules I And Ii Of The Indictment |
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Milosevic Dragomir |
27-Feb-07 |
Decision On Prosecution Motion For Admission Of Written Statements Pursuant To Rules 92bis And Ter Of The Rules Of Procudere And Evidence With Confidential Annex A |
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Milosevic Dragomir |
28-Feb-07 |
Ordonnance Fixant La Date D'une Conférence De Mise En État |
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Milosevic Dragomir |
27-Feb-07 |
Décision Relative À La Requête Par Laquelle L'accusation Demande L'admission De Compte Rendus De Déposition En Application De L'article 92ter Du Règlement De Procédure Et De Preuve |
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Milutinovic et al. |
27-Feb-07 |
Prosecution Motion Requesting Reconsideration Of The Trial Chamber's "Decision On Evidence Tendered Through Witness K 82" And Leave To Re-Call Witness K 82 |
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Milutinovic et al. |
23-Feb-07 |
Decision On Prosecution Motion For Order Of Non-Disclosure In Relation To Michael Phillips |
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Milutinovic et al. |
27-Feb-07 |
Order Pursuant To Rule 127 |
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Milutinovic et al. |
27-Feb-07 |
Order Re Exhibits P2413, P2414, P2417, And P2418 |
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Milutinovic et al. |
23-Feb-07 |
Prosecution's Second Request For Certification To Appeal The Second Decision Regarding The Additiona Of General Wesley Clark To The Prosecutions Witness List |
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Mrksic |
23-Feb-07 |
Decision On Mrkšic Defence Motion For Variation From Word Limit |
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Mrksic |
23-Feb-07 |
Decision On Motion To Reopen Prosecution Case |
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Popovic et al |
27-Feb-07 |
Prosecution's Submission To Convert Witness 154 To Rule 92ter Witness |
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Popovic et al |
23-Feb-07 |
Order To Lift Confidentiality |
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Popovic et al |
23-Feb-07 |
Decision By The Registrar Re. Assignement Of Co-Counsel |
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Prlic and Others |
23-Feb-07 |
Internal Memorandum Regarding Time-Monitoring - Period Ending 19 February 2007 |
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Prlic and Others |
27-Feb-07 |
Ordonnance Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Belkisa Beriša |
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Prlic and Others |
27-Feb-07 |
Réponse De Milivoj Petkovic À La Demande De Prorogation De Délai Présentée Par L'accusation |
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Prlic and Others |
26-Feb-07 |
Corrigendum De La Décision Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaire Relatifs À La Municipalité De Prozor |
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Prlic and Others |
27-Feb-07 |
Notification Par Laquelle La Défense Se Joint À La Demande De Milivoj Petkovic Pour Que La Chambre Ordonne À L'accusation De Supprimer De L'acte D'accusation Certains Passages Alléguant La Coaction, La Coaction Indirecte, La Perpétration Indirecte Et La C |
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Prlic and Others |
23-Feb-07 |
Demande D'admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaires Présentée Par L'accusation (Municipalité De Jablanica) |
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Prlic and Others |
27-Feb-07 |
Demande De Prorogation De Délai Présentée Par L'accusation |
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Prlic and Others |
27-Feb-07 |
Demande De Prorogation Du Délai Imparti Pour Répondre Aux Requêtes Et Proposition De Suspension Des Délais De Dépôt Des Écritures, Présentées Conjointement Par La Défense |
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Prlic and Others |
23-Feb-07 |
Requête De L'accusation Aux Fins D'ajouter Des Pièces À Sa Liste De Pièces À Conviction (Vareš) |
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Prlic and Others |
27-Feb-07 |
Ordonnance Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Dc |
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Seselj |
27-Feb-07 |
Order Entrusting Functions To Pre-Trial Judge |
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Stanisic |
27-Feb-07 |
Order On Extension Of Time For Filing A Pre-Trial Brief Pursuant To Rule 65ter (F) |
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Stanisic |
23-Feb-07 |
Prosecution Response To Defence's Urgent Defence Motion For Extension Of Time For Filing The Pre-Trial Brief |
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Stanisic |
26-Feb-07 |
Defence Response To Prosecution's Motion For Delayed Disclosure |
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