| Abstract: | Whilst clarifying that given their complexity internationalcriminal trials cannot be considered unreasonably long, theauthor maintains that the procedural framework in place at theInternational Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia issuitable for ensuring fair and effective proceedings. However,for expediency to be achieved, it is imperative that judgesbe more actively involved in the pre-trial phase. In particular,the author suggests that pre-trial judges appointed in eachcase should personally preside over all (or most) preliminaryhearings and should then be members of the Trial Chamber thatwill hear the case. |
