Gbagbo Case: Opening of the confirmation of charges hearing is postponed
On 2 August 2012, the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) postponed the confirmation of charges hearing in the case against Laurent Gbagbo until the issue of Mr Gbagbo’s fitness to take part in it is resolved. The commencement of the confirmation of charges hearing was initially scheduled on 13 August 2012.
Upon the Defence’s request, the Chamber appointed, on 26 June 2012, three medical experts to proceed with the medical evaluation of Mr Gbagbo with a view to determining whether he is fit to take part in the proceedings against him. The confidential medical reports were filed on 19 July. In its decision on 2 August, the Chamber ordered the Prosecutor and the Defence to submit their observations on the reports, respectively, by 13 and 21 August. In light of the importance of the issue, the Chamber decided to postpone the confirmation of charges hearing until such issue is resolved.
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