Rachel Irwin
Senior Reporter
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Seselj Granted Legal Aid
But one dissenting judge warns ruling “effectively reversed the burden of proof” in determining indigence of an accused.
20 May 11
Karadzic Trial Resumption Delay
Proceedings to restart at end of month to give defendant extra time to review recently disclosed evidence.
16 May 11
Court Discusses Population Movement Terms
Demography professor tells courts of difference between ethnic cleansing and “voluntary migration”.
13 May 11
Seselj Contempt Trial Set for Resumption
Second time defendant has faced charges of revealing identities of protected witnesses.
13 May 11
Seselj Trial Cleared for Defence Phase
Majority of judges rule that defendant has a case to answer on all counts after prosecution rests.
6 May 11
Simatovic Acquittal Plea Rejected
Judge says defendant has a case to answer on all counts of the indictment against him.
6 May 11
Fall of Zepa Recalled
Widow of Bosniak commander tells Tolomir trial of the final days of the enclave.
2 May 11
Civil Actions Offer Some Closure for Bosnia Victims
Huge damages demanded of perpetrators unlikely to be recovered, but the judgements do provide a degree of justice for the victims.
26 Apr 11
Court Hears of Plans for Srebrenica Prisoners
Tolomir trial told defendant cancelled provision of detention facilities for captured Bosniaks.
22 Apr 11
Gotovina Convicted of War Crimes
Former Croatian army general found guilty of eight out of nine charges against him.
15 Apr 11
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