On July 16, in proceedings before the Sarajevo Municipal Court No. 2, Ramiz
Delalic AKA Celo was convicted of physical assault on a police officer and
sentenced to seven months in prison. The proceedings were conducted in an
efficient manner in accordance with the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina
despite threats and intimidations made against police and judicial officials
involved in the case. The Office of the High Representative (OHR) is
encouraged that the Rule of Law has prevailed and urges that all criminal
proceedings, no matter who the defendant, be heard under the appropriate
laws and regulations of the country.
OHR Press Release, Sarajevo, 20 July 1999
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