Bosnian courts have allowed five war crimes convicts to avoid serving their prison sentences by paying a fine, BIRN has found - a practice which critics claim makes a mockery of justice.
The Cantonal Court in Zenica found Atif Krkalic, former policemen from Tesanj, guilty of crimes against civilians and sentenced him to a year in prison.
The Cantonal Court in Zenica is due to pronounce a verdict against Atif Krkalic, who is charged with crimes against the civilian population in Tesanj, on Thursday, May 24.
The presentation of evidence at the trial of Atif Krkalic before the Cantonal Court in Zenica has been completed with testimonies by the indictee and five other Defence witnesses. The Trial Chamber schedules the presentation of closing statements for May 21 this year.