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ICTY Appeals Chamber confirms Jokic’s Contempt verdict
ICTY Appeals Chamber confirms Jokic’s Contempt verdict (03 Jul 2009)
The Appeals Chamber of the ICTY has confirmed Dragan Jokic’s conviction for Contempt of the Tribunal.
Former ICTR Defence investigator guilty of contempt
Former ICTR Defence investigator guilty of contempt (02 Jul 2009)
A former Defence investigator at the Internatonal Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Léonidas Nshogoza, has been found guilty of contempt.
Dutch Supreme Court upholds Van Anraat judgement
Dutch Supreme Court upholds Van Anraat judgement (30 Jun 2009)
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has upheld the guilty verdict against the Dutch businessman involved in selling chemical products to Iraq designated to produce mustard gas.
Commentary: State Immunity for International Crimes
Commentary: State Immunity for International Crimes (23 Jun 2009)
Francesco Moneta reflects on the proceedings brought by Germany against Italy before the ICJ relating to jurisdictional immunities of the state.
Kalimanzira sentenced 30 years' for Genocide
Kalimanzira sentenced 30 years' for Genocide (22 Jun 2009)
Former Interior Minister Callixte Kalimanzira has been sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment by the ICTR for genocide.
Muvunyi re-trial begins at ICTR
Muvunyi re-trial begins at ICTR (17 Jun 2009)
The re-trial of Tharcisse Muvunyi, a former military commander in Butare, began on 17 June 2009 at the ICTR after his convictions were quashed in August 2008.
ICC confirms charges against Bemba
ICC confirms charges against Bemba (16 Jun 2009)
The International Criminal Court has confirmed some of the charges against Congolese Ex-Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, who will stand trial at the ICC.
Hartmann Contempt Trial Begins at ICTY
Hartmann Contempt Trial Begins at ICTY (15 Jun 2009)
The contempt trial of Florence Hartmann, former ICTY spokesperson for the Prosecutor, has begun at the ICTY.
ICC: No violation of ‘complementarity’ in Katanga case
ICC: No violation of ‘complementarity’ in Katanga case (12 Jun 2009)
At a public hearing on 12 June 2009, the ICC dismissed the motion submitted by the Defence for Germain Katanga challenging the admissibility of the case based on the principle of 'complementarity'.
Stanisic and Simatovic trial recommences at ICTY
Stanisic and Simatovic trial recommences at ICTY (10 Jun 2009)
On 9 June 2009, the joint trial of Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović recommenced before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

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Charles Taylor Defence case to open on 13 July

Date: 13 Jul 2009
Organiser: Special Court for Sierra Leone
Venue: Trial Chamber II, SCSL, ICC, The Hague

On 13 July 2009, the Defence case for accused Liberian warlord, Charles Taylor, is scheduled to commence at the Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague.
Tharcisse Renzaho judgement on 14 July

Date: 14 Jul 2009
Organiser: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Venue: ICTR, Arusha

The ICTR will deliver its judgement in the case of ex-Kigali Governor Tharcisse Renzaho on 14 July 2009.

Conferences
International Symposium: The International Court of Justice and Israel's Wall: 5 years On

Date: 09 Jul 2009
Organiser: United Civilians for Peace
Venue: Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Kortenaerkade 12, The Hague

On 9 July 2009, the United Civilians for Peace will hold a symposium on “The International Court of Justice and Israel’s Wall: 5 years on”, at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague.

Lectures and Speeches
Book Launch: "Post-conflict Administrations in International Law" by Dr Eric De Brabandere

Date: 06 Jul 2009
Organiser: Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies
Venue: Lange Voorhout 44, The Hague

On Monday 6 July the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies will host the book launch of "Post-conflict Administrations in International Law" by Dr Eric De Brabandere.

Courses
Hague Academy: Summer courses 2009

Date: 06 Jul 2009 - 14 Aug 2009
Organiser: The Hague Academy of International Law
Venue: The Peace Palace, The Hague

From 6 July to 14 August 2009, The Hague Academy of International Law will hold its two annual sessions - in private and public international law - in the new building of The Hague Academy situated in the garden of the Peace Palace.