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Co-Investigating Judges set deadline for supplementary information from Case 002 Civil Party Applicants

In respect of Civil party applicants in Case 002 who have filed applications with the Victims Support Section up to the deadline of 29 January 2009, the Co-Investigating Judges of the ECCC have decided to accept supplementary information from those applicants if they wish to supply it.

Media Alert: Re-assignment of judges in the Pre-Trial Chamber

Following the nomination by the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and the approval by the Supreme Council of the Magistracy, His Majesty the King Norodom Sihamoni has appointed Ms. Catherine Marchi-Uhel (France) as new international judge to serve in the Pre-Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). 

Amended Internal Rules published

The Internal Rules of the ECCC as amended by the 7th ECCC Plenary Session was published on Friday 19 February 2010. You can read the updated version of the Internal Rules here: http://www.eccc.gov.kh/english/internal_rules.aspx 

ECCC enters into agreement for the creation of a virtual tribunal

Today the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) signed an agreement with the Hoover Institution, Stanford University and the War Crimes Studies Center of the University of California, Berkeley for the establishment of a ECCC Virtual Tribunal Legacy Project.

7th Plenary Session of ECCC concludes

The 7th Plenary Session of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) today concluded, having enacted a number of rule amendments designed to ensure effective and streamlined Civil Party participation in ECCC proceedings.

ECCC launches new video

The Public Affairs Section of ECCC has just released a new video explaining the basics of the ECCC, with focus on the first trial against Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch. The video was originally produced for a meeting with the Group of Interested States to the ECCC in New York in December 2009. You can watch the video below.   A Khmer version of the video available here

-Significant achievements, but challenges ahead

"Although trial of Case File 001 completed with significant success, many challenges remain including maintaining the agreed timelines. The timelines were projected in consultation with all judicial offices. Now is the time to deliver", said H.E. Kong Srim, the President of the  Plenary during the opening of the 7th Plenary Session of the ECCC.  President of the Plenary, H.E. Kong Srim and International Vice-President Judge Silvia Cartwright during the opening of  the 7th ECCC Plenary Session.   Opening speech by H.E. President Kong Srim at ECCC Plenary Session 2 February 2010  Opening Speech by International Vice President, Judge Silvia Cartwright ECCC 7th Plenary Session, 2 February 2010. 

7th Plenary Session of the ECCC commences Tuesday 2 February

Between 2 and 9 February 2010, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) will hold its 7th Plenary Session in the Main Courtroom on the premises of the ECCC.

Deadline for Complaints in Case 002

On 14 January 2010, the Co-Investigating Judges notified all parties to the proceedings that they consider the judicial investigation in Case File 002 to be concluded.

Victims Unit Extends Opening Hours For Final Civil Party Applications in Case 002

The Victims Unit is extending its opening hours for all persons wishing to file an application to become a Civil party in Case 002, in which charges have been laid against Ieng Sary, Ieng Thirith, Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan and Kaing Guek Eav. 

Conclusion of Judicial Investigation in Case 002

Today, in accordance with Rule 66(1) of the Internal Rules of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the Co-Investigating Judges have notified all the parties and their lawyers that they consider that the judicial investigation in Case 002, in which charges have been laid against Ieng Sary, Ieng Thirith, Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan and Kaing Guek Eav, has been concluded.

Supreme Court Chamber issues its First Decision

The Supreme Court Chamber has issued a decision on the appeals filed by lawyers for Civil Parties against the Trial Chamber's oral decision in August that barred civil parties from making submissions relevant to sentencing and from posing questions to character witnesses. This is the first ever decision by the Supreme Court Chamber.In its decision, the Supreme Court Chamber finds the appeals inadmissible, citing the sentencing and character decisions fall outside the scope of the ECCC's Internal Rule 104 (4) which specifies immediate appeals. In its reasoning, the chamber also cites such decisions can be appealed only at the same time as an appeal against the judgement on the merits.

ECCC Budget Request for 2010-2011 Presented to Donor Countries

The budget request for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for 2010 and 2011 was presented to the Steering Committee of UNAKRT and the Group of Interested States to the ECCC (GIS) during meetings in New York this week.  Both Acting Director of the Office of Administration, HE Tony Kranh and Deputy Director Knut Rosandhaug were present during the meetings.

Pre-Trial Chamber dismisses Ieng Sary`s application to disqualify Co-Investigating Judge Marcel Lemonde

In a Decision issued on 9 December 2009, the Pre-Trial Chamber dismisses an application from Ieng Sary to disqualify Co-Investigating Judge Marcel Lemonde for alleged bias. Related documents: Decision on Ieng Sary`s application to disqualify Co-Investigating Judge Marcel Lemonde 

Co-Investigating Judges issue order regarding Joint Criminal Enterprise

An Order from the Co-Investigating Judges, dated 8 December 2009, finds that the form of liability known as Joint Criminal Enterprise (JCE) applies for international crimes prosecuted before the ECCC. 

Andrew T. Cayley appointed as new international Co-Prosecutor

Following the nomination by the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and the approval by the Supreme Council of the Magistracy, His Majesty the King Norodom Sihamoni has appointed Mr. Andrew T. Cayley (United Kingdom) as new international Co-Prosecutor in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Mr. Nicholas Koumjian (USA) has been appointed as reserve Co-Prosecutor. 

More than 1,000 people attended day 3 of closing statements

See video from the third day of the closing statements in the trial against Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch, where visitors came from as far away as Siem Reap to watch the proceedings.

Provisional detention extended for Ieng Sary and Ieng Thirith

In two separate orders issued on 10 November, the Co-Investigating Judges have extended the provisional detention of Ieng Sary and Ieng Thirith for a maximum term of one year.

The Co-Investigating Judges releases information about scope of investigation in Case 002

Having received an introductory submission filed by the Co-Prosecutors of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on 18 July 2007, the Co-Investigating Judges are currently conducting a judicial investigation into allegations of crimes committed by Khieu Samphan, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Ieng Thirith and Kaing Guek Eav (Duch) between 17 April 1975 and 6 January 1979 (Case File 002).

Victims Unit Outreach in Kampong Cham and Pursat

"We want to see justice done," was the overwhelming response of participants at a regional forum in Kampong Cham, 24-25 October, when they were asked why the wanted to participate in the trials before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).

ECCC launches new outreach program

113 villagers from Dam Be district in Kampong Cham province visited the ECCC and the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum on 13 October 2009 as a part of a new outreach program organized by the ECCC Public Affairs Section. 

Trial Chamber issues a reasoned decision defining Civil Party rights during trial proceedings

In a majority decision rendered orally on 27 August 2009, with Judge Jean-Marc Lavergne partly dissenting, the Trial Chamber barred Civil Parties from making submissions regarding the sentencing of the Accused.

A Number of Case File Documents in Case 002 Published

In order to keep the public necessarily informed, to increase the transparency of the proceedings, and to avoid any speculations, a number of Case File documents in Case 002 have been made public in accordance with ECCC Internal Rule 56 (2). These documents (in French) may be accessed by clicking on:http://www.eccc.gov.kh/french/cabinet/courtDoc/364/A297_FR.pdf (In French)http://www.eccc.gov.kh/english/cabinet/courtDoc/451/A299_EN.pdfhttp://www.eccc.gov.kh/english/cabinet/courtDoc/450/A296_EN.pdfhttp://www.eccc.gov.kh/english/cabinet/courtDoc/449/A298_EN.pdfhttp://www.eccc.gov.kh/english/cabinet/courtDoc/448/D136_2_EN.pdfhttp://www.eccc.gov.kh/french/cabinet/courtDoc/368/D136_3_FR.pdf (In French)

New issue of the ECCC Court Report

A crew from United Nations Television visited the ECCC in September in order to make stories about Duch trial and the achievements of the Court up to now. More than 200 Civil Party applicants participated when the Victims Unit launched the first of several planned regional forums in Kampot in the last weekend of September. These stories as well as updates from the different offices in the ECCC are included in the latest issue of the ECCC Court Report.Related documents:ECCC Court Report September 2009 Previous issues of the ECCC Court Report

Closing statements in the “Duch”-trial scheduled for 23 - 27 November

The Trial Chamber has scheduled the closing statements in Case 001 against Kaing Guek Eav to start on Monday 23 November. The closing statements will at the latest conclude on 27 November and have been scheduled as follows: 

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