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Record Nr.

UNINA9910824195403321

Autore

Tochilovsky Vladimir

Titolo

The law and jurisprudence of the international criminal tribunals and courts : procedure, evidence and human rights aspects / / Vladimir Tochilovsky

Pubbl/distr/stampa

The Hague, The Netherlands : , : Eleven, , [2022]

©2022

ISBN

90-5189-188-1

Edizione

[Third edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1554 pages)

Disciplina

345.01

Soggetti

International criminal courts

Criminal procedure (International law)

Human rights

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- I. Right to be Informed on the Nature and Cause of the Charge -- Introduction -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Statement of the Facts in the Indictment -- ECtHR Jurisprudence -- General Requirements -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Material Facts -- Generally -- Material Facts and Evidence -- Material Facts Related to the Nature of the Criminal Responsibility of the Accused -- Generally -- Pleading Relevant Acts and Conducts -- Material Facts Related to State of Mind (mens rea) -- Legal Prerequisites as Material Facts -- Additional Facts in the Indictment -- Charges in the Indictment -- Counts -- Cumulative and Alternative Charging -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Particulars in the Indictment -- General Provisions -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Particulars Related to the Nature of the Criminal Responsibility of the Accused -- Other Particulars -- Particulars Related to Victims -- Particulars Related to Physical Perpetrators and Subordinates -- Particularity of Other Information -- Schedules to the Indictment -- Use of Some Terms in the Indictment -- Additional Particulars Regarding the Offences Charged -- Confirmation of the Indictment -- Division of Functions Between the Confirming Judge and the Trial Chamber -- Confirmation of Charges Hearing at the ICC --



Generally -- Submission of the List of Evidence -- Adjournment of the Confirmation Hearing -- Written Submissions in Lieu of Confirmation Hearing -- Standard of Proof -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Non-Disclosure of Indictment and Warrant of Arrest -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Amendment of the Charges -- ECtHR Jurisprudence -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Principle of Speciality -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Judicial Discretion -- Generally.

Factors to Be Considered by the Trial Chamber -- Prejudice to the Accused -- Undue Delay -- Timing -- Supporting Material -- Joinder of Accused -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Same Transaction -- Trial Chamber's Discretion and Relevant Factors -- Generally -- Judicial Economy -- Avoiding Serious Prejudice to the Accused -- Conflict of Interests -- Minimising Hardship to Witnesses -- Consistency in Evaluation of Evidence, Verdicts and Sentences -- Challenges to the Form of the Indictment -- Generally -- Timing of the Filing -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Challenges to the Form of the Amended Indictment -- Generally -- New Charges -- Curing Defective Indictment -- Generally -- Prejudicial Effect of a Defective Indictment -- Remedies -- Appeals Chamber's Role -- Assessment of Whether the Indictment Has Been Cured -- II. Accused Access to the Prosecution Material (Disclosure by the Prosecutor) -- Introduction -- ECtHR Jurisprudence -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Disclosure of the Supporting Material and Statements of the Accused -- Supporting Material -- Generally -- Disclosure by the Prosecutor of the Material Supporting New Charges in the Amended Indictment -- Prior Statements of the Accused -- Disclosure Relating to Prosecution Witnesses -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Disclosure of Witness Statements -- Meaning and Forms of Witness Statements -- Interview Notes, Will-Say Statements and Notes Taken During Proofing Sessions -- Absence of a Written Witness's Statement -- Disclosure of the Identity and Whereabouts of Witnesses -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Disclosure Relating to Expert Witnesses -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Disclosure of Exculpatory Material -- Prosecution Obligation to Disclose Exculpatory Material -- Generally -- Essential Obligation.

Determination Whether Material Is Exculpatory -- Disclosure -- Positive and Continuing Obligation -- Office of the Prosecutor and Prosecution Teams' Obligations -- Types of Material Subject to Disclosure -- Generally -- Record of Payments -- Favourable Arrangements and Assistance to Witness -- Testimony in Other Cases -- Late Disclosure -- Sanctions and Remedies for Violation of Disclosure Obligation -- Generally -- Exculpatory Material -- A Defence Request Based on Rule 68 -- Remedies and Sanctions -- Inspection of Documents and Objects Material to the Preparation of the Defence -- Generally -- Material to the Defence -- Generally -- Documents and Information Related to the Defence Witnesses -- Domestic Judicial Records of Prosecution Witnesses and Evidence of a Pattern of Conduct -- Matters Not Subject to Disclosure -- Information Provided on a Confidential Basis -- Generally -- Exculpatory Material -- Internal Documents -- Generally -- Notes Related to Witness Interview -- Exculpatory Material -- Protection of Other Information -- Further or Ongoing Investigations -- Exculpatory Material -- Other Matters Related to Disclosure -- Disclosure in Audio Format -- Disclosure in Electronic Format -- Generally -- Disclosure of Exculpatory Material -- Other Relevant Matters -- III. Defence Access to Protected Material in Another Case -- IV. Prosecution Access to the Defence Material (Disclosure by the Defence) -- Disclosure by the Defence -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- V. Disclosure of Other Material and Information -- Pre-Trial Briefs



-- Prosecution Pre-Trial Brief -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Defence Pre-Trial Brief -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Lists of Witnesses and Summary of the Facts on Which Witnesses Will Testify -- List of Witnesses -- Summary of the Facts on Which Witnesses Will Testify -- Generally.

Prosecution Witness Summaries -- Defence Witness Summaries -- Lists of Exhibits -- Variation of the Lists of Witnesses and Exhibits -- List of Witnesses -- Generally -- Prosecution List -- Defence List -- List of Exhibits -- International Tribunals -- Relevant Factors -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- The Consequences of Withdrawal of a Witness from the List -- Other Relevant Matters -- VI. Other Pre-Trial Matters -- Pre-Trial Delivery of Witness Statements and Other Information to the Chamber -- Pre-Trial Meetings -- VII. Subpoenas and Binding Orders -- Introduction -- Binding Orders to States and International Organisations -- Binding Orders to States -- States' Obligation to Cooperate -- Binding Orders to States Generally -- Protection of State Interests -- Orders Under Rule 54 bis and Rule 54 -- Binding Orders to International Organisations -- Binding Orders to State Officials -- Request for an Order -- Generally -- Requirements to Requests -- Subpoenas (Summons) to Individuals -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Chamber's Discretion -- Generally -- Determining Whether to Issue a Subpoena -- Relevant Factors -- Request for a Subpoena -- Role of National Authorities in Execution of Chamber's Order -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Subpoenas to Opposing Party's Witnesses -- Subpoenas to State Officials -- Subpoenas to Other Individuals -- War Correspondents -- UN and Tribunal's Staff -- VIII. Protection of Victims and Witnesses -- Generally -- Balance between Rights of the Accused and Protection of Witnesses -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Judicial Discretion -- A "Genuine Fear -- Protective Measures Based on Witnesses' Location -- Witness Anonymity -- ECtHR Jurisprudence -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Protection of Some Categories of Witnesses -- Safe Conduct.

Delay of Transmission of the Proceedings and Redaction of Public Transcripts and Broadcasts -- Variation of Protective Measures for the Subsequent and Other Cases -- Variation of Protective Measures for National Jurisdictions -- Protection of Persons Other Than Witnesses and Victims -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Other Relevant Matters -- IX. Plea Agreements -- Introduction -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Accused Cooperation -- Trial Chamber's Discretion -- X. Legal Assistance of Counsel -- Introduction -- ECtHR Jurisprudence -- CCPR Practice -- Right To Choose a Counsel -- Generally -- Indigent Accused -- Generally -- Legal Aid -- Assignment of Co-Counsel -- Conflict of Interest -- Generally -- Former Staff Member of the Office of the Prosecutor as a Defence Counsel -- Review of the Decisions Concerning Assignment of Counsel -- Generally -- Trial Chamber's Power to Review Registrar's Decisions -- President's Power to Review Registrar's Decisions -- Appeals Chamber's Power to Review President's Decisions -- Defence ImmunitY -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Right to Self-Representation -- Generally -- Legal Associates -- Judicial Discretion -- Waiver of the Right to Counsel During a Custodial Questioning -- Assignment of Counsel Against the Wishes of the Accused -- Generally -- Accused's Refusal to Cooperate with the Counsel and Withdrawal of Assigned Counsel -- Potential Disruption of Trial -- The Role of the Represented Accused in the Proceedings -- Right to Communicate with Counsel -- Generally -- International Tribunals -- ICC -- Communication of the Self-Represented Accused with Legal Associates -- XI. Role of the Prosecutor -- XII. Judicial



Impartiality -- XIII. Trial Proceedings -- Introduction -- Generally -- Reasons for Bringing Some Civil Law Elements into the ICTY Proceedings.

Judges' Control Over the Proceedings.