Follow-Up Investigation Into Possible Fee-Splitting Arrangements Between Defence Counsel and Indigent Detainees at the International Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda items 130Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, 131Financing of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 and 132Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994, published in 2002.

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Administrative Fees Corruption Criminal Procedure Detained Persons Internal Investigations International Criminal Courts

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Takes note of the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the follow-up investigation into possible fee-splitting arrangements between defence counsel and indigent detainees at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between l January and 31 December 1994 and the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991;

Expresses concern at the findings set out in the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure the full and expeditious implementation of the recommendations contained in the report;1

Requests the Secretary-General to follow up further on the investigation expeditiously, with a view to ensuring that errant officials are held accountable.

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