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ARTICLE-74: Requirements for the decision     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. The judges shall attempt to achieve unanimity in their decision, failing which the decision shall be taken by a majority of the judges. ...
... 5. The decision shall be in writing and shall contain a full and reasoned statement of the Trial Chamber's findings on the evidence and conclusions. The Trial Chamber shall issue one decision. When there is no unanimity, the Trial Chamber's decision shall contain the views of the majority and the minority. The decision or a summary thereof shall be delivered in open court. ...


ARTICLE-83: Proceedings on appeal     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 4. The judgement of the Appeals Chamber shall be taken by a majority of the judges and shall be delivered in open court. The judgement shall state the reasons on which it is based. When there is no unanimity, the judgement of the Appeals Chamber shall contain the views of the majority and the minority, but a judge may deliver a separate or dissenting opinion on a question of law. ...