The defense points out that the verdict was made at a time when “the mental and cognitive abilities of the accused were endangered” and probably did not allow for meaningful participation and understanding of the process.
From the Appeals Chamber of Mechanism, which was succeeded by the Hague Tribunal, the defense requsted to suspend the process until it is medically determined that Mladic’s health was stable, and that he could participate in it.
The defense points out that Mladic is unable to participate meaningfully in the process, which “can not be ignored and remain unresolved”.
The trial for Mladic began in May 2012, and the first-instance verdict was pronounced in November 2017, by which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
(Source: fokus.ba)