Mechanism Judges conclude remote plenary and adopt disciplinary mechanism for Judges
On 9 April 2018, the Judges of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) concluded a plenary conducted by remote written procedure, during which the Judges addressed issues pertaining to the diverse approaches of civil and common law systems and adopted amendments to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, to be published shortly.
Radovan Karadžić appeal hearing scheduled for 23 and 24 April 2018 – Accreditation procedure now open
The appeal hearing in the case of Radovan Karadžić before the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (MICT or Mechanism) will take place on Monday, 23 April 2018, and Tuesday, 24 April 2018, in Courtroom I at the Mechanism’s premises in The Hague, in accordance with the scheduling order issued by the Mechanism’s Appeals Chamber.
Appeals Chamber Reverses Šešelj’s Acquittal, in part, and Convicts him of Crimes Against Humanity
The Appeals Chamber of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, composed of Judge Theodor Meron, presiding, Judge Lee G. Muthoga, Judge Florence Rita Arrey, Judge Ben Emmerson, and Judge Ivo Nelson de Caires Batista Rosa delivered today its judgement on the appeal lodged by the Prosecution against the acquittal of Mr. Vojislav Šešelj.
Mechanism participates in the commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Vojislav Šešelj Appeal Judgement - accreditation procedure closed
The accreditation procedure for representatives of the media wishing to attend the rendering of the Appeal Judgement in the case of Vojislav Šešelj, scheduled for 11 April 2018, is now closed.
Final media information and the list of accredited media are now available on the MICT website.
Mechanism Registrar Elias receives ASIL Honorary Membership Award
The Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (MICT or Mechanism), Olufemi Elias, yesterday received the 2018 Honorary Membership Award of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) at a ceremony held as part of the 112th ASIL Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
The ASIL Honors Committee awarded Registrar Elias for his dedication, sustained commitment, and distinguished contributions to international law and the international organizations and professional societies that maintain, develop and promote it.
Elizabeth Ibanda-Nahamya of Uganda appointed Mechanism Judge
Vojislav Šešelj Appeal Judgement scheduled for 11 April 2018 – Accreditation procedure now open
The accreditation procedure has opened for those wishing to attend the rendering of the Appeal Judgement of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (MICT or Mechanism) in the case of Vojislav Šešelj, scheduled for Wednesday, 11 April 2018, from 14:00, in Courtroom I at the Mechanism’s premises in The Hague.
