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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.
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.
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.
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 (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).
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.
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.
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.
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.