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ICTY Weekly Press Briefing - 16th Aug 2006

ICTY Weekly Press Briefing

ICTY Weekly Press Briefing

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ICTY Weekly Press Briefing


Date 16.08.2006


Time: 12:00



Registry and Chambers:


Christian Chartier, Senior Information Officer, made the following statement:


Good afternoon to all.



Pursuant to an Order issued last week, the hearing on the referral of the Lukic case (aka Visegrad case) to Bosnia and Herzegovina has been re-scheduled from today to Friday 15 September (2.15pm, in courtroom 3). The re-scheduling Order was issued at the request of the Parties.



[Milan Lukic was allegedly the leader of a group of local Bosnian Serb paramilitaries in Visegrad (south-eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina); often referred to as the "White Eagles" or "Avengers", they worked with local police and military units in terrorizing upon the local Muslim population during the 1992-1995 conflict. Milan Lukic was indicted in 1998 for persecutions, murder, inhumane acts, cruel treatment and extermination. On the run for seven years, he eventually was arrested in Argentina on 8 August 2005 and transferred into the custody of the Tribunal on 21 February 2006. A cousin of Milan, Sredoje Lukic is alleged to have been a member of the group of paramilitaries; he also served as a police officer both before and during the 1992-1995 conflict. Indicted in 1998 for persecutions, extermination, murder, inhumane acts, cruel treatment, Sredoje Lukic surrendered on 14 September 2005.]


 


WITH REGARD TO THE COURT SCHEDULE:


After the resumption of the Milutinovic et al. and Martic case, last week and earlier this week respectively, the six accused in the case Prlic et al., all former high-ranking political and military officials of the then Herceg-Bosna entity, will return to court. Their trial will be off on Friday but on again next week.


Also next week, on Monday, the seven accused in the Popovic et al. case, all senior Bosnian Serb military and police officers better known as Srebrenica, will be back in the dock to hear the opening statement by the Prosecution.



IN TERMS OF COURT FILINGS, I have selected the following for you:



- Earlier today, Trial Chamber I sitting on the Dragomir Milosevic case denied the third Motion by the accused to be provisionally released.


- On Monday, Trial Chamber I sitting in the Krajisnik case issued its written reasoning for its oral decision of 14 July, denying a Defence Motion regarding the testimonies by Bijlana Plavsic and Branko Deric.


- Also on Monday, Trial Chamber II dealing with the Gotovina, Cermak and Markac case granted the Defence of all three accused leave to file an appeal against the decision of 14 July to join their cases.


- Last Monday again, Trial Chamber III agreed with a request by the Defence for Mocilo Perisic to modify the conditions of his provisionl release so that he can visit his brother, who is ill, and the grave of family members.


- Finally, and on Monday again, the Appeals Chamber issued an order setting the timetable for the hearing on Tuesday 29 August of the arguments in the Galic case. The Order also specifies specific questions which Parties are invited to address in court.


 


Office of the Prosecutor:



Anton Nikiforov, Advisor to the Prosecutor and acting Spokesperson of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), made no statement.



Questions:



Asked if the raids in Baja Luka by EUFOR were acting on information from the Tribunal, Nikiforov said no, even though the EUFOR did coordinate their efforts with the Prosecution; the action appears to be targeting mainly the network of supporters of the fugitives.


Document List:




CaseDescription

SignatureDate

DocumentTitle

Blagojevic et al. (Appeal)

14-Aug-06

Prosecution Response To Jokic's Motion To Strike

Blagojevic et al. (Appeal)

04-Aug-06

Public Redacted - Prosecution Amended Consolidated Respons Brief

Blagojevic et al. (Appeal)

15-Aug-06

Corrigendum To Prosecution Response To Jokic's Motion To Strike

Blagojevic et al. (Appeal)

16-Aug-06

Reply To Dragan Jokic To Prosecution To Motion To Motion To Strike

Blaskic (Review)

07-Aug-06

Further Corrigendum To "Prosecution Request For Review Or Reconsideration"

Boskoski et al

08-Aug-06

[Decision On Ljube Boskoski's Motion For Submission Of Documents And Scheduling Order]

Boskoski et al

08-Aug-06

[Decision On Prosecution's Motion For Extension Of Time To Complete Motions Concerning Admission Of Written Statements Pursuant To Rule 92 Bis]

Boskoski et al

08-Aug-06

[Order]

Boskoski et al

10-Aug-06

Prosecution's Response To The Accused Boskoski's "Defence Counsel Motion Seeking New Deadlines"

Boskoski et al

03-Aug-06

[Decision On Ljube Boskoski's Submission For The Clarification And Determination Of Time-Limits For Filing Of The Pre-Trial Brief]

Boskoski et al

03-Aug-06

[Decision On Assigned Pro Bono Counsel's Notice To Trial Chamber]

Boskoski et al

03-Aug-06

[Decision On Assigned Pro Bono Counsel Motion Seeking Leave To Reply To The 'Prosecution's "Response To Accused Boskoski's Confidential 'Motion To Ensure A Fair Trial'"]

Boskoski et al

07-Aug-06

[Decision [By The Deputy Registrar Re Assignment Of Counsel]]

Boskoski et al (Interlocutory)

11-Aug-06

Prosecution Request For Leave To Reply And Reply To The Accused Boskoski's "Response To 'Prosecution's Motion Under Rule 115"

Boskoski et al (Interlocutory)

04-Aug-06

Defence Response To "Prosecution's Motion Under Rule 115 In Accused Boskoski's Appeal Against The Trial Chamber's Decision On His Second Motion For Provisonal Release With Annex A"

Boskoski et al (Interlocutory)

10-Aug-06

[Order Assigning Judges To A Case Before The Appeals Chamber]

Bralo (Appeal)

10-Aug-06

Appellant's Response To Prosecution's Motion To Reject A Filing

Bralo (Appeal)

15-Aug-06

Scheduling Order

Cermak & Markac

14-Aug-06

Prosecution's Consolidated Opposition To Applications For Certification To Appeal Decision On Joinder And Amendments To The Indictment

Cermak & Markac

14-Aug-06

Order Reassigning A Case To A Trial Chamber

Cermak & Markac

14-Aug-06

Mladen Markac's Motion For Leave To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision On Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And To Joinder

Cermak & Markac

16-Aug-06

Certificate

Cermak & Markac

14-Aug-06

Decision On Defence Applications For Certification To Appeal Decision On Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Cermak & Markac

14-Aug-06

Ivan Cermak's Motion For Leave To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision On Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Galic (Appeal)

14-Aug-06

Scheduling Order For Appeal Hearing

Gotovina

14-Aug-06

Decision On Defence Applications For Certification To Appeal Decision On Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Gotovina

16-Aug-06

Certificate

Gotovina

14-Aug-06

Order Reassigning A Case To A Trial Chamber

Gotovina

14-Aug-06

Defendant Ante Gotovina's Motion For Leave To File Reply In Support Of His Request For Certification To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision Of 14 July 2006 Concerning The Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Gotovina

14-Aug-06

Prosecution's Consolidated Opposition To Applications For Certification To Appeal Decision On Joinder And Amendments To The Indictment

Gotovina

14-Aug-06

Defendant Ante Gotovina's Request For Certification To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision Of 14 July 2006 Concerning The Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Gotovina et Al.

14-Aug-06

Order Reassigning A Case To A Trial Chamber

Gotovina et Al.

04-Aug-06

Defendant Ante Gotovina's Reply In Support Of His Request For Certification To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision Of 14 July 2006 Concerning The Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Gotovina et Al.

14-Aug-06

Decision On Defence Applications For Certification To Appeal Decision On Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Gotovina et Al.

04-Aug-06

Defendant Ante Gotovina's Motion For Leave To File Reply In Support Of His Request For Certification To Appeal The Trial Chamber's Decision Of 14 July 2006 Concerning The Prosecution's Consolidated Motion To Amend The Indictment And For Joinder

Hadzihasanovic et al. (Appeal)

08-Aug-06

Decision On Motion For Extension Of Time

Halilovic (Appeal)

15-Aug-06

Prosecution's Reply In Support Of Motion To Strike

Halilovic (Appeal)

11-Aug-06

Response To Motion To Strike

Haradinaj et al

15-Aug-06

Order On Submission Of Pre-Trial Briefs

Haradinaj et al

10-Aug-06

Motion By Idriz Balaj Requesting Leave To Join The Confidential Defence Response On Behalf Of Ramush Haradinaj To Prosecution's Motion Seeking Leave To File Its Pre-Trial Brief By 31 October 2006, Filed On 7 August 2006

Haradinaj et al

10-Aug-06

Motion By The Defence For Lahi Brahimaj Requesting Leave To Join The "Confidential Motion On Behalf Of Ramush Haradinaj For Access To Confidential Materials In The Milosevic Case', Filed On 3 August 2006

Haradinaj et al

10-Aug-06

Motion By Lahi Brahimaj Requesting Leave To Join The Confidential Defence Response On Behalf Of Ramush Haradinaj To Prosecution's Motion Seeking Leave To File Its Pre-Trial Brief By 31 October 2006, Filed On 7 August 2006

Haradinaj et al

10-Aug-06

Motion By The Defence For Idriz Balaj Requesting Leave To Join The "Confidential Motion On Behalf Of Ramush Haradinaj For Access To Confidential Materials In The Milosevic Case', Filed On 3 August 2006

Jankovic G. et al.

07-Aug-06

Defence Motion For Stay Of Proceedings Alternatively Defence Motion For Extension Of Time

Jankovic G. et al.

08-Aug-06

Prosecution's Reponse To Defence Motion For Stay Of Proceedings Alternatively Defence Motion For Extension Of Time

Jankovic G. et al.

09-Aug-06

Decision On Defence Motion For A Stay Of Proceedings Or For Extension Of Time

Kovacevic

11-Aug-06

Republic Of Serbia's Submission Relating To The Prosecutor's Motion Under Rule 11 Bis Of The Rules

Kovacevic

11-Aug-06

Submission Of The Defense In Accordance To The Order Of The Referral Bench From 17th July 2006

Kovacevic

15-Aug-06

Corrected Cover Page To Republic Of Serbia's Submission Relating To The Prosecutor's Motion Under Rule 11 Bis Of The Rules

Kovacevic

11-Aug-06

Prosecutor's Further Submissions Pursuant To Referral Bench's Order Of 17 July 2006

Krajisnik

16-Aug-06

Reasons For Decision Denying Prosecution's Request For Leave To Exceed Word Limit For Final Trial Brief

Krajisnik

14-Aug-06

Reasons For Decision Denying Defence Motion Regarding Chamber Witnesses Biljana Plavsic And Branko Deric And Decision On Admission Into Evidence Of Biljana Plavsic's Statement And Book Of Extracts

Krajisnik

11-Aug-06

Decision On Admission Of Exhibits

Krajisnik

10-Aug-06

Written Documentation Presented Pursuant To Rule 85 (A)(Vi) Of The Rules Of Procedure And Evidence

Krajisnik

11-Aug-06

Prosecution's Request For Leave To Reply And Proposed Reply Concerning Word Limit For Final Trial Brief

Krajisnik

10-Aug-06

Prosecution's Objection To Admission Of D248

Krajisnik

10-Aug-06

Defence Response To Prosecution Request (Filed 9 August 2006) For Leave To Exeed Word Limit For Final Trial Brief

Krajisnik

09-Aug-06

Prosecution's Request For Leave To Exceed Word Limit For Final Trial Brief

Krajisnik

10-Aug-06

Defence Filing In Relation To Destruction Material

Krajisnik

10-Aug-06

Defence Objection To Exhibits Tendered By The Prosecution

Limaj et al (Appeal)

09-Aug-06

Scheduling Order

Lukic et al

09-Aug-06

Response By The Government Of Bosnia And Herzegovina (Bih) To Questions Posed By The Referral Bench In Its Order For Written Submissions Of 30 June 2006 In Context Of Prosecutors Motion Under Rule 11 Bis

Lukic et al

09-Aug-06

Second Order Re-Scheduling Hearing

Martic (Interlocutory)

07-Aug-06

Ordonnance Portant Désignation De Juges Et D'un Juge De La Mise En État En Appel Dans Une Affaire Dont Eat Saisie La Chambre D'appel

Milorad Trbic (Interlocutory)

04-Aug-06

Defence Submission To The "Decision On 'Requete De La Defense En Certification D'appel (Art.72 (B) (Ii) Suite A La Decision De La Chambre Datee Du 26 Juin 2006' " Dated 14 July 2006 And Request For Suspension Of Time-Limit

Milosevic

14-Aug-06

Applicant's Motion For Leave To File Reply To Prosecution's Response To Applicant's Renewed Motion Seeking Access To Confidential Material In The Milosevic Case

Milosevic

10-Aug-06

Motion By The Defence For Idriz Balaj Requesting Leave To Join The "Confidential Motion On Behalf Of Ramush Haradinaj For Access To Confidential Materials In The Milosevic Case", Filed On 3 August 2006

Milosevic

10-Aug-06

Motion By The Defence For Lahi Brahimaj Requesting Leave To Join The "Confidential Motion On Behalf Of Ramush Haradinaj For Access To Confidential Materials In The Milosevic Case", Filed On 3 August 2006

Milosevic

14-Aug-06

Reply To Prosecution's Response To Applicant's Renewed Motion Seeking Access To Confidential Material In The Milosevic Case

Milosevic Dragomir

16-Aug-06

Decision On Third Motion For Provisional Release

Milutinovic et al.

04-Aug-06

Submission By Mr. Milutinovic To Join General Ojdanic's Response To Prosecution's Motion To Admit Documentary Evidence

Milutinovic et al.

04-Aug-06

General Ojdanic's Response To Prosecution's Motion To Admit Documentary Evidence

Milutinovic et al.

03-Aug-06

Republic Of Serbia's Report Relating To Order Arising From The Hearing On Sreten Lukic's Rule 54 Bis Application

Milutinovic et al.

07-Aug-06

Decision Relative A L'application De L'article 73 Bis Du Règlement

Milutinovic et al.

11-Aug-06

Prosecution Provisional Indication Of Witnesses For The Month Of September

Milutinovic et al.

11-Aug-06

Submission By Mr. Milutinovic To Join General Ojdanic's Motion For Disclosure Of Witness Statements And For Finding Of Violations Of Rule 66 (A) (Ii) And To Join Sretan Lukic's Second Supplemental Submission Relating To Inadmissibility Of "As Seen As Told

Milutinovic et al.

07-Aug-06

Supplemental Materials In Support Of General Ojdanic's Second Motion For Stay Of Proceedings

Milutinovic et al.

04-Aug-06

Joint Defence Response: "Prosecution's Motion To Admit Documentary Evidence With Annexes"

Milutinovic et al.

09-Aug-06

General Ojdanic's Motion For Disclosure Of Witness Statements And For Finding Of Violation Of Rule 66 (A) (Ii)

Milutinovic et al.

16-Aug-06

Decision On Joint Defence Motion For Modification Of Order On Procedure And Evidence

Milutinovic et al.

04-Aug-06

Sreten Lukic's Response In Objection To The "Prosecution's Second Submission With Annex In Response To 6 June 2006 Order On Prosecution's Motion To Admit Documentary Evidence"

Milutinovic et al.

10-Aug-06

Order On Prosecution's Eight Motion For Protective Measures

Milutinovic et al.

11-Aug-06

Sreten Lukic's Second Supplemental Submission Relating To Inadmissibility Of "As Seen As Told"

Milutinovic et al.

14-Aug-06

General Ojdanic's Request To United States Of America, Nato And General Wesley K. Clark Pursuant To Rule 70

Milutinovic et al.

11-Aug-06

General Ojdanic's Supplemental Memorandum On Admissibility Of As Seen As Told And Under Orders

Milutinovic et al.

14-Aug-06

Prosecution's Response To Supplemental Submissions By Lukic And Ojdanic's Defence On The Admissibility Of "As Seen, As Told"

Milutinovic et al.

15-Aug-06

Decision On Prosecution Motion For Protective Measures And For Testimony To Be Heard Via Video-Link Conference

Milutinovic et al.

15-Aug-06

Addendum To Prosecution's Response To Supplemental Submissions By Lukic And Ojdanic Defence On The Admissibility Of "As Seen As Told"

Milutinovic et al.

04-Aug-06

Pavkovic Joinder In General Ojdanic's Response To Prosecution's Motion To Admit Documentary Evidence

Milutinovic et al.

07-Aug-06

Sreten Lukic's Notification On Submission Of Second Refined Request To Sebia For Production Of Documents Pursuant To Chambers Order From 10th Of July

Oric(Appeal)

10-Aug-06

Prosecution's Motion For Order Striking Defence Notice Of Appeal And Requiring Refiling

Oric(Appeal)

14-Aug-06

Order Assigning Judges To A Case Before The Appeals Chamber And Appointing A Pre-Appeal Judge

Perisic

07-Aug-06

Prosecution's Response To Accused Perisic's "Renewed Motion Seeking Access To Confidential Material In The Milosevic Case" With Confidential And Ex Parte Annex A

Perisic

14-Aug-06

Decision On Request For Alteration Of Conditions Of Provisional Release

Perisic

14-Aug-06

Reply To Prosecution's Response To Applicant's Renewed Motion Seeking Access To Confidential Material In The Milosevic Case

Perisic

14-Aug-06

Clarification Concerning Motion For Modification Of Terms Of Provisional Release

Perisic

14-Aug-06

Applicant's Motion For Leave To File Reply To Prosecution's Response To Applicant's Renewed Motion Seeking Access To Confidential Material In The Milosevic Case

Perisic

10-Aug-06

Order On Clarification Of Matter Of Identification

Popovic et al

15-Aug-06

Order On Operative Indictment And Severance Of Case Against Zdravko Tolimir

Popovic et al

04-Aug-06

Borovcanin Defence Response To Prosecution Motion For Judicial Notice Of Facts Of Common Knowledge Pursuant To Rule 94 (A)

Popovic et al

04-Aug-06

Response Of The Accused Vinko Pandurevic To The Prosecution Motion For Judicial Notice Of Facts Of Common Knowledge Pursuant To Rule 94 (A)

Popovic et al

03-Aug-06

Response Of Vujadin Popovic's Defence To The Prosecution Motion For Judicial Notice Of Facts Of Common Knowledge Pursuant To Rule 94 (A)

Popovic et al

04-Aug-06

Joint Defence Response By The Accused Radivoje Miletic And Milan Gvero To Prosecution Motioin For Judicial Notice Of Facts Of Common Knowledge Pursuant To Rule 94 (A)

Popovic et al

04-Aug-06

Submission Pursuant To The Trial Chamber's Decision On Further Amendments And Challenges To The Indictment And Motion Seeking Leave To Make Additional Minor Corrections

Popovic et al

03-Aug-06

Response On Behalf Of Drago Nikolic To Prosecution Motion For Judicial Notice Of Facts Of Common Knowledge Pursuant To Rule 94 (A)

Prlic and Others

08-Aug-06

Décision

Prlic and Others

04-Aug-06

Décision Relative À La Requête De L'accusé Slobodan Praljak Aux Fins De Consultation De Comptes Rendus De Témoignages Et De Documents Confidentiels Provenant De L'affaire Le Procureur C/ Sefer Halilovic Et À La Notification Par Laquelle L'accusé Jadranko

Prlic and Others (Interlocutory)

08-Aug-06

Ordonnance Portant Désignation De Juges Dans Une Affaire Portée Devant La Chambre D'appel

Seselj

04-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Submission Of The Expert Statement Of Dr. Osman Kadic Pursuant To Rule 94bis" (D13228-D13223)

Seselj

04-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Submission Of The Expert Report Of Professor Dr. Davor Strinovic Pursuant To Rule 94bis And Motion For Admission Of Transcripts Pursuant To Rule 92 Bis (D) (D13266-D13238)

Seselj

11-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Submission Of The Expert Report Of Ewa Tabeau Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis And Motion For The Admission Of Transcripts Pursuant To Rule 92 Bis (D13277-D13268)

Seselj

09-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Motion To Take Judicial Notice Of Documentary Evidence Pursuant To Rule 94(B) With Annex A" (D13320-D13294)

Seselj

04-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Submission Of The Expert Statement Of Professor Dr. Zoran Stankovic Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis" (D13266-D13238)

Seselj

08-Aug-06

Professor Vojislav Seselj Hereby Submits A Request That He Be Enabled To Receive A Visit By Tomislav Nikolic And Dragan Todorovic As Representaitves Of The Serbian Radical Party (Submission No. 185)

Seselj

08-Aug-06

Professor Vojislav Seselj Request That The Icty President Orders The Removal Of All Obstacles That Restrict The Equality Of All Radio And Television Stations In Serbia With Respect To The Right To Television And Radio Broadcasts From The Icty Court Rooms

Seselj

11-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Submission Of The Expert Statement Of Professor Dr. Zoran Stankovic Pursuant To Rule 94 Bis" (D13236-D13230)

Seselj

09-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Documents

Seselj

11-Aug-06

Procès-Verbal Of Reception Of Bcs Translation Of "Prosecution's Submission Of The Expert Report Of Colonel Ivan Grujic Pursuant To Rule 94bis And Motion For The Admission Of Transcripts Pursuant To Rule 92bis (D)" (D13292-D13279)

Seselj

09-Aug-06

Appeal By Professor Vojislav Seselj Against The Decision Of The Registry Of 10 July 2006 (Submission No 186)

Stanisic & Simatovic

11-Aug-06

Progress Report To Trial Chamber With Ex Parte And Confidential Annex

Stanisic & Simatovic

14-Aug-06

Defence Reply To Registry Submission Pursuant To Rule 33(B) Rpe Regarding Jovica Stanisic's Motion Of 31 July 2006 Concerning The Registry's Decision On His Eligibility For Legal Aid

Zigic (Review)

07-Aug-06

Reply To "Prosecution's Response To Zoran Zigic's "Request For Review Under Rule 119"