Reading guide
ICTY: English courtroom guide
An English introduction to courtroom records, speaker roles and the difference between evidence and findings.
Orient yourself
Identify the case, date and courtroom before reading a transcript or viewing a hearing. A courtroom number is a location within proceedings, not a case identifier.
Keep the procedural stage visible
Opening statements, examination of witnesses and the delivery of a decision have different purposes. Summaries should preserve that distinction and the role of each speaker.
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