This volume explains the way in which the tribunal is designed to work, and aims to acquaint both victims and witnesses with the means available to them to institute proceedings, as well as the protective measures of which they may avail themselves.
Contents:
Part One General introduction to the Tribunal and its modus operandi: organization of the court; jurisdiction of the Tribunal; procedures. Part Two Aid, protection and facilities available to victims and witnesses: financial and institutional aspects of aid and protection; protection given to victims and witnesses - indispensable but still inadequate; lightening the burden of proof - the example of sexual assault. Part Three The crux of the matter - bringing offenders to trial: trying the criminals - the necessity of cooperation from the states; trying the criminals - the resources allocated. Appendices: Resolution 808 of the Security Council (22 February 1993); Resolution 827 of the SecurityCouncil (25 May 1993) - settlement of Procedure and proof of the Hague tribunal.