Pre-Trial Chamber opens its first Public Hearing on the appeal by Kaing Guek Eav (Duch) against Provisional Detention. A report explaining the issues was read by Judge Huot Vuthy, and the court then heard submissions by the defence lawyers Mr Kar Savuth and Mr Francois Roux, followed by a submission by Co-Prosecutor Ms Chea Leang. The hearing continues on 21 November, commencing with a submission by Co-Prosecutor Mr Robert Petit. At the conclusion of the hearing the date on which the Decision is expected to be given will be announced. The hearing took place in the small Pre-Trial Chamber with 11 members of the general public and two media representatives (one national and one international) present. The proceedings were transmitted by video and audio links to the main court room where more than 500 people were seated.