Einde inhoudsopgave
Statute of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Article 19 Commencement and Conduct of Trial Proceedings
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 08-11-1994
- Bronpublicatie:
08-11-1994, Internet 1994, www.un.org (uitgifte: 08-11-1994, regelingnummer: 955(1994))
- Inwerkingtreding
08-11-1994
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
08-11-1994, Internet 1994, www.un.org (uitgifte: 08-11-1994, regelingnummer: 955(1994))
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal strafrecht / Internationale tribunalen
1.
The Trial Chambers shall ensure that a trial is fair and expeditious and that proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, with full respect for the rights of the accused and due regard for the protection of victims and witnesses.
2.
A person against whom an indictment has been confirmed shall, pursuant to an order or an arrest warrant of the International Tribunal for Rwanda, be taken into custody, immediately informed of the charges against him or her and transferred to the International Tribunal for Rwanda.
3.
The Trial Chamber shall read the indictment, satisfy itself that the rights of the accused are respected, confirm that the accused understands the indictment, and instruct the accused to enter a plea. The Trial Chamber shall then set the date for trial.
4.
The hearings shall be public unless the Trial Chamber decides to close the proceedings in accordance with its Rules of Procedure and Evidence.