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The Hague, 27 August 2003
CVO/P.I.S./776-e
Miodrag Jokic Pleads Guilty to Six Counts of Violations of the Laws or Customs of War
Today, Wednesday 27 August 2003, Trial Chamber I comprised of Judge Orie, presiding, Judge El Mahdi and Judge Martin Canivell held a hearing to consider a joint motion for consideration of Plea Agreement between Miodrag Jokic and the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP).
The Motion reflected a negotiated Plea Agreement whereby the accused would agree to plead guilty to six counts of the Second Amended Indictment:
Count 1 : Murder, a violation of the laws or customs of war, as recognised by Common Article 3(1)(a) of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, punishable under Articles 3 and 7(1) and 7(3) of the Statute of the Tribunal.
Count 2 : Cruel treatment, a violation of the laws or customs of war, as recognised by Common Article 3(1)(a) of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, punishable under Articles 3 and 7(1) and 7(3) of the Statute of the Tribunal.
Count 3 : Attacks on civilians, a violation of the laws or customs of war, as recognised by Article 51(2) of Additional Protocol I and Article 13(2) of Additional Protocol II to the Geneva Conventions of 1949, punishable under Articles 3 and 7(1) and 7(3) of the Statute of the Tribunal.
Count 4 : Devastation not justified by military necessity, a violation of the laws or customs of war, punishable under Articles 3(b) and 7(1) and 7(3) of the Statute of the Tribunal.
Count 5 : Unlawful attacks on civilian objects, a violation of the laws or customs of war, as recognised by Article 52 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions of 1949, and customary law, punishable under Articles 3 and 7(1) and 7(3) of the Statute of the Tribunal.
Count 6 : Destruction or wilful damage done to institutions dedicated to religion, charity, and education, the arts and sciences, historic monuments and works of art and science, a violation of the laws or customs of war, punishable under Articles 3(d) and 7(1) and 7(3) of the Statute of the Tribunal.
Miodrag Jokic entered guilty pleas to all six counts. The Trial Chamber stated that it was satisfied that the Plea Agreement met the requirements of Rule 62 bis of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence and entered a finding of guilt.
The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) recommended the Trial Chamber impose a sentence of ten years, while the Defence will make sentencing submissions at a later date.
The Sentencing Hearing will be scheduled in due course.
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