Regret at closure of Milosevic trial
14/03/2006 - 08:33:11The UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague today announced the formal end of the case against Slobodan Milosevic following the Serb leader’s death last weekend, and expressed regret that a verdict in the landmark trial was now impossible.
“His death terminates the proceedings,” said Presiding Judge Patrick Robinson, in a hearing that lasted barely two minutes.
Robinson, who had clashed often with the stubborn and combative Milosevic during the four-year trial, said he regretted his passing.
“We also regret that his untimely death has deprived not only him but all interested parties of a judgment,” said Robinson.
“An order will be issued shortly terminating the proceedings,” he said before leading the three judges out of the chamber.
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