Slobodan Milosevic on Trial A Companion Author:Michael P. Scharf, William A. Schabas Slobodan Milosevic. Derided as the Butcher of the Balkans. He stands accused of the most serious crimes known to mankind - grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, crimes against humanity, and genocide. On February 12, 2002, the ruthless Serb leader became the first head of state ever to face trial before an international criminal tribunal. Wit... more »h the combative Milosevic acting as his own lawyer, a legal battle of epic proportions is unfolding in The Hague. This extraordinary trial, which is scheduled to last through 2004, is proving to be the world's most closely watched criminal proceeding since O.J.Simpson. Written in a lively, journalistic style by two of the leading experts on the International War Crimes Tribunal, this unique book is designed to serve the same purpose as the program notes do at a major sporting event, informing the reader what to look for, who the players are, what the rules are, and who is likely to win. This comprehensive guide to the Milosevic Trial includes a narrative chronology of events that led up to the historic proceeding, biographies of the trial participants, an explanation of the governing law and rules of procedure, an analysis of the merits of the case, an examination of whether Milosevic can get a fair trial, and a glossary of the key legal terms and concepts that are at the heart of this unprecendented trial.« less