The Prosecutor vs. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo: 22 June to 25 July 2007

Introduction

The issue of the appointment of defence counsel to replace Mr. Jean Flamme as Counsel on behalf of Mr. Lubanga was finally settled on 21 June 2007 when Ms. Catherine Mabille formally confirmed her acceptance as Counsel. The President rejected two requests filed by Mr. Lubanga concerning the appointment of duty counsel Mr. Altit and Ms. Mongo ruling in favour of the Registrar but also ordering the Registrar to immediately prepare a roster of duty counsel. By 12 July, Judge Adrian Fulford was appointed as presiding judge in the case in Trial Chamber I.

On 18 July 2007, the judges of Trial Chamber I set out preliminary proposals detailing a non-exhaustive list of matters requiring early consideration before the commencement of the trial and suggested dates for the filing of submissions on those issues and any hearings.

Confirmation of the appointment of Ms. Catherine Mabille

Decision on two urgent requests filed by Mr. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo before the Presidency concerning the appointment of duty counsel

Decision ordering the Registrar to re-file as a public document the decision of the Presidency concerning Mr. Lubanga’s urgent requests

Election of presiding judge in Trial Chamber I and request for submissions on the subjects that require early determination

Motion to withdraw request for leave and proposed amicus brief on behalf of the International Criminal Bar 

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