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Media speculation rife in international cases in acquittal of Cermak

9 May 2011 by Steven Kay

Media speculation is often rife in international cases as I have recently experienced following the acquittal of Cermak at the ICTY. The Croatian media has asserted as fact many ridiculous and frankly stupid stories ranging from the interference of British Intelligence Services (it was at one stage the French!) to any other conspiracy theory you care to name. An interesting decision from the Pre-Trial Chamber in Muthaura, Kenyatta and Ali at the ICC has arisen which recognizes that an Application by the Defence for Muthaura concerning media comment by the Prosecutor, raises issues which are of legitimate concern to the Defence.