Rachel Irwin
Senior Reporter
New proceedings stalled for several months due to long awaited appeals decision on their scope.
Disputes around protective measures for witnesses disrupts case.
The case has already thrown up a number of issues, including concerns over Mladic’s heath and whether his trial should be joined with that of ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic.
Former Bosnian Serb commander strikes defiant pose in first court appearance in The Hague.
Reducing scope of indictment could bring swifter conclusion to trial, but might be seen as failing victims and curtailing historical record.
A year ago, prosecutors suggested the trials could be joined – but experts say this would now be complicated at best.
Defence says judgement in case imposes standard so exacting that it renders lawful warfare impossible.
Prosecution witness says defendant had the courage to question Bosnian Serb army commander.
But one dissenting judge warns ruling “effectively reversed the burden of proof” in determining indigence of an accused.