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ICTY Weekly Press Briefing - 28th Feb 2007

ICTY Weekly Press Briefing

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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:



Case Description

Signature Date


DocumentTitle

Boskoski et al

23-Feb-07

Boskoski Defence Response To "Prosecution's Submission Of Second Expert Report By Dr. Simon Eichner With Annex A"

Bralo (Appeal)

26-Feb-07

Corrigenda To Appellant's Response To Prosecution Motion To Strike

Bralo (Appeal)

26-Feb-07

Corrigendum To Appellant's Motion For Leave To File Response To Prosecution Oral Arguments

Bralo (Appeal)

23-Feb-07

Appellant's Response To The Prosecution's Motion To Strike

Bralo (Appeal)

23-Feb-07

Appellant's Motion For Leave To File Response To Prosecution Oral Arguments

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"

Brdjanin (Appeal)

23-Feb-07

Decision On Radoslav Brdanin's Motion For Provisional Release

Gotovina et Al.

23-Feb-07

Order On Several Defence Motions, Incorporating Scheduling Order For Oral Arguments

Gotovina et Al.

27-Feb-07

Decision On Conflict Of Interest Of Attorney Miroslav Separovic

Gotovina et Al.

26-Feb-07

Request Regarding Oral Hearing

Gotovina et Al.

26-Feb-07

Prosecution Response To Allegations Of Concession Pursuant To Trial Chamber Order Of 23 February 2007

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

Jankovic G. et al.

27-Feb-07

Prosecution's Submission Regarding Use Of Stankovic Judgement

Krajisnik (Appeal)

27-Feb-07

The Prosecution's Second Reply Brief

Milosevic Dragomir

27-Feb-07

Corrigendum À L'ordonnance Portant Calendrier

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

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

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

Milosevic Dragomir

28-Feb-07

Ordonnance Fixant La Date D'une Conférence De Mise En État

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

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

Milutinovic et al.

23-Feb-07

Decision On Prosecution Motion For Order Of Non-Disclosure In Relation To Michael Phillips

Milutinovic et al.

27-Feb-07

Order Pursuant To Rule 127

Milutinovic et al.

27-Feb-07

Order Re Exhibits P2413, P2414, P2417, And P2418

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

Mrksic

23-Feb-07

Decision On Mrkšic Defence Motion For Variation From Word Limit

Mrksic

23-Feb-07

Decision On Motion To Reopen Prosecution Case

Popovic et al

27-Feb-07

Prosecution's Submission To Convert Witness 154 To Rule 92ter Witness

Popovic et al

23-Feb-07

Order To Lift Confidentiality

Popovic et al

23-Feb-07

Decision By The Registrar Re. Assignement Of Co-Counsel

Prlic and Others

23-Feb-07

Internal Memorandum Regarding Time-Monitoring - Period Ending 19 February 2007

Prlic and Others

27-Feb-07

Ordonnance Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Belkisa Beriša

Prlic and Others

27-Feb-07

Réponse De Milivoj Petkovic À La Demande De Prorogation De Délai Présentée Par L'accusation

Prlic and Others

26-Feb-07

Corrigendum De La Décision Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaire Relatifs À La Municipalité De Prozor

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

Prlic and Others

23-Feb-07

Demande D'admission D'éléments De Preuve Documentaires Présentée Par L'accusation (Municipalité De Jablanica)

Prlic and Others

27-Feb-07

Demande De Prorogation De Délai Présentée Par L'accusation

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

Prlic and Others

23-Feb-07

Requête De L'accusation Aux Fins D'ajouter Des Pièces À Sa Liste De Pièces À Conviction (Vareš)

Prlic and Others

27-Feb-07

Ordonnance Portant Admission D'éléments De Preuve Relatifs Au Témoin Dc

Seselj

27-Feb-07

Order Entrusting Functions To Pre-Trial Judge

Stanisic

27-Feb-07

Order On Extension Of Time For Filing A Pre-Trial Brief Pursuant To Rule 65ter (F)

Stanisic

23-Feb-07

Prosecution Response To Defence's Urgent Defence Motion For Extension Of Time For Filing The Pre-Trial Brief

Stanisic

26-Feb-07

Defence Response To Prosecution's Motion For Delayed Disclosure