The ICTY ordered an independent medical expert(s) in order to conduct a complete medical examination of Ratko Mladić. The medical report is to be submitted no later than December 6, 2011, in time for the next Status Conference in the case. The Court/Chamber found that “[a] full report on the Accused’s health will assist the Chamber (…) to better assess whether and to what extent his health condition could affect the preparation of the upcoming trial. Additionally, the examination will allow the Chamber to understand the actual current condition of the Accused’s health, thereby permitting it to better evaluate and decide on any potential future motions or requests made directly or in relation to this topic.” Is Mladic Preparing to Making Motion for Medical Reason “Unable to Stand Trial”? Mladic’s supporters and legal representatives starting in Belgrade have attempted to forestall justice through medical claims. There were also leaks to the media regarding his mental capacity. After Mladic appeared in Court at the ICTY, he also alluded to his “very severe illness.” (See Film Report: “Mladic Delivered to Court” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/mladic-delivered-to-court/27203 ). The Court indicated that to date neither party has requested a medical examination of Mladic to be conducted, although his health has been raised on several occasions in court and in various filings. In its earlier rulings, the Court considered the parties’ submissions relating to the Accused’s health to be both “speculative and unsubstantiated.” The Court stressed that until such claims were substantiated by medical documentation, “it could not base its findings on media reports or other such sources”. What is True Status & Cause of Mladic’s Condition? At the last Status Conference, held on Thursday 10 November 2011, Presiding Judge Orie reminded Mladić's Defence team that although, with the consent of the Accused, they were at liberty to share what information they chose to with the public, it was important “not to start interpreting medical information” and that “no one, the last being the public, would be served by either downsizing or upgrading matters which we are both not experts in.” The Court/Chamber ordered that the medical expert provide an assessment of Mladić's overall current health condition as well as an evaluation of his medical history, including the background to and current status of any health condition predating Mladić's arrival at the ICTY. The medical expert is to assess whether and to what extent his current overall health condition is related to his medical history. The next Trial proceeding (Status Conference) is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 8 December 2011. Read: “No Staff to Prosecute Mladic-Karadzic-Hadzic?” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/no-staff-to-prosecute-mladic-karadzic-hadzic/41711 By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook – Become a Fan at “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow us at DiplomaticallyX “Srebrenica Genocide” Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/the-genocide-of-srebrenica