Association of Defence Counsel

The ADC-ICTY held a Mock Trial and training, together with the International Criminal Law Bureau. The Mock Trial was held over one-week between 13 and 18 June in The Hague. The week included hands-on evening sessions for young professionals in the field of international criminal law and a one-day Mock Trial exercise in the ICTY courtroom in front of international judges. The evening sessions focused on practical skills and expertise and are given by experienced Counsel to pre

On 10 June 2016, ADC-ICTY interns visited the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Presentations were given by the Office of the Prosecution, the Registry, Chambers and Defence. In depth explanations were given about trial in absentia. The Defence was represented by Deirdre Montgomery, a former ICTY defence staff member, and Marie-Pier Barbeau, an Associate Legal Officer. Their presentation was particularly interesting to the participants because they provided a personal background