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New commentary on Hague Justice Portal
New commentary on Hague Justice Portal (09 May 2008)
Sophia Kagan examines the so-called Media case before the ICTR's Appeals Chamber and analyses the grounds of appeal of those behind the media campaign inciting genocide in Rwanda in 1994.
Registrar of Lebanon Tribunal begins duties
Registrar of Lebanon Tribunal begins duties (08 May 2008)
Robin Vincent has officially commenced his duties as Registrar of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.
Prosecution calls for Haradinaj re-trial (05 May 2008)
Citing the exclusion of possible crucial evidence in the Haradinaj case due to witness intimidation, the Prosecution has called for a re-trial of the three recently acquitted KLA commanders.
ICC arrest warrant for Ntaganda unsealed
ICC arrest warrant for Ntaganda unsealed (29 Apr 2008)
Bosco Ntaganda has become the fourth Congolese warlord publicly sought by the ICC for war crimes involving the conscription of children in Ituri, DRC.
Sudanese Minister remains "fugitive" one year on
Sudanese Minister remains "fugitive" one year on (28 Apr 2008)
The ICC Prosecutor has reiterated calls for the arrest of Ahmad Harun and former Janjaweed leader, Ali Kushayb, for alleged crimes against humanity committed in Darfur.
Haradinaj trial: former Kosovo Minister charged with contempt
Haradinaj trial: former Kosovo Minister charged with contempt (25 Apr 2008)
The ICTY has indicted former Kosovo Minister, Astrit Haraqija, and charged him and his advisor with contempt for attempting to persuade a witness not to testify in the Haradinaj case.
Appeals partially granted for Bosnian commanders (22 Apr 2008)
The ICTY has granted in part the appeals of Enver Hadžihasanović and Amir Kubura and reduced their prison sentences, while the Defence has rested its case in the related Delić case.
New commentary on Hague Justice Portal (17 Apr 2008)
The Cambodian Pre-Trial Chamber's decisions in the case against Nuon Chea on victims' participation and bias, by Cedric Ryngaert
Europol Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2008
Europol Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2008 (10 Apr 2008)
Europol has published its second Terrorism Situation and Trend Report providing an overview of the situation regarding terrorism in the EU.
OPCW holds Second Review Conference
OPCW holds Second Review Conference (08 Apr 2008)
The agency responsible for eliminating chemical weapons has reported that steady progress is being made to eliminate global stockpiles of chemical weapons as it holds its Second Review Conference.

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Former President Moses Blah to take stand in Taylor trial

Date: 07 Jan 2008 - 30 Jun 2009
Organizer: Special Court for Sierra Leone
Venue: ICC, The Hague

The former Liberian President Moses Blah is scheduled to testify for the Prosecution in the week of 12 May in the Charles Taylor trial.
ICJ Judgment in Malaysia/Singapore case

Date: 23 May 2008
Organizer: International Court of Justice
Venue: Peace Palace, The Hague

On Friday 23 May 2008, the International Court of Justice will deliver its Judgment in the case concerning Sovereignty over Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge (Malaysia/Singapore).

Conferences
The Dynamics of Constitutionalism in the Age of Globalisation

Date: 15 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
Organizer: Hague Academic Coalition
Venue: The Peace Palace, The Hague

The Hague Academic Coalition's annual 'From Peace to Justice' conference will be held on 15 and 16 May 2008. The theme of this year's conference is: The Dynamics of Constitutionalism in the age of Globalisation.

Lectures and Speeches
Lecture given by Judge Doherty: Presiding Judge in the Charles Taylor trial

Date: 14 May 2008
Organizer: T.M.C. Asser Instituut, CICC and Grotius Centre
Venue: T.M.C. Asser Instituut, The Hague

On Wednesday 14 May 2008, Judge Doherty of the Special Court for Sierra Leone will give a lecture on developments of ad hoc tribunals and the innovations of the SCSL, as part of the weekly Supranational Criminal Law lecture series.

Courses
Second Annual Summer Law Program in The Hague

Date: 25 May 2008 - 21 Jun 2008
Organizer: T.M.C. Asser Instituut and Washington College of Law
Venue: T.M.C. Asser Instituut, The Hague

From 25 May to 21 June 2008, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut will organise the Second Annual Summer Law Program in The Hague in collaboration with the War Crimes Research Office of American University's Washington College of Law.