Yearbook of the United Nations, 2001. Part 4, Legal questions. Chapter 2, International tribunals

Abstract

In 2001, the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 (ICTY) increased its judicial activity and, for the first time, entered a conviction for genocide. The Tribunal implemented reforms to fulfil its mandate more expeditiously and, in that regard, the General Assembly, in June, elected 27 ad litem judges, who would serve with the permanent judges on a case-by-case basis. Permanent judges were elected for a four-year term commencing on 17 November. The International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994 (ICTR) was actively engaged in conducting trials. It also adopted measures either to remedy perceived problems or to increase its efficiency. The Trial Chambers delivered one judgement and the Appeals Chamber gave final judgement in three cases.