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Inaugural meeting
Inaugural meeting of "Friends of the ECCC" convened by the Ambassadors of France and Japan.
Participation in the “Lessons Learned from East Timor”
Delegation of ten from ECCC (5 Cambodian judicial officers and 5 from the Office of Administration) participate in the “Lessons Learned from East Timor” conference in Bangkok, organised by the East West Center and the Berkeley War Crime Studies Center.
Inauguration of spirit house
Inauguration by HE Sean Visoth and Ms Michelle Lee of spirit house for the spirit known as the "Lord of the Iron Staff", created by Professor Srieng Y.
Briefing for the diplomatic corps
Briefing for the diplomatic corps by His Excellency Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister, on the appointments of judicial officers, followed by a joint press conference by H.E. Sean Visoth and Ms Michelle Lee.
Selecting of the 17 Cambodian and 12 International judicial officers.
Supreme Council of the Magistracy selects 17 Cambodian and 12 International judicial officers for the ECCC. International judicial officers come from ten different countries (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Sri Lanka and the United States. (See the list of Judicial Officers ).
Blessing ceremony
Blessing ceremony for the Court Room and beginning of construction of spirit house for the spirit known as the "Lord of the Iron Staff.
Signing ceremony
Signing ceremony of Supplementary Agreements on Security and Safety and Utilities, Facilities and Services between Royal Government of Cambodia and the United Nations, held in the ECCC Court Room presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Sok An.
Secretary-General sends list of his nominees
Secretary-General sends list of his nominees for positions as international judges, Co-Prosecutor and Co-Investigating Judge.
Holding the first press conference
Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Administration hold the first press conference at the ECCC.
Sean Visoth and Michelle Lee lead the joint start up team
Sean Visoth and Michelle Lee (Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Administration) lead the joint start up team to take up duties at the new ECCC premises on National Road 4, Kantok Commune, Ang Snuol District.
Official handover ceremony
Official handover ceremony of parts of the High Command Headquarters of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces to the Task Force for use as premises for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.
Thailand announces funds of $24,330.90.
Thailand announces funds of $24,330.90 as a contribution to the Cambodian side of the Extraordinary Chambers budget for furnishings and decorations of the premises.