Claims decisions

The administrative decisions posted in this section of the website form part of the mechanism employed by Defence Support Section (DSS) in resolving contract disputes with the defence lawyers. This dispute resolution mechanism is based on Paragraph 11.1 of the Legal Services Contract between UNAKRT and each defence lawyer, which reads as follows:

11 Dispute resolution 11.1 Non-Fees Disputes. Except for disputes relating to the payment of fees claimed under Paragraph 9 of this Contract, any dispute, controversy or claim between the Parties relating to the terms and conditions of this Contract shall be resolved amicably between the Contracting Co-Lawyer and the Head of the DSS. In the event that the Parties are unable to settle such dispute, controversy or claim amicably within 60 days, each Party may refer such dispute, controversy or claim to the international judge nominated by the Coordinator of UNAKRT as the UN Administrative Judge.
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Decision on application for judicial review of an administration's decision on payment of external translation expenses Download
Decision on Intl Co-Lawyer Victor KOPPE's Appeals of DSS Fee Claim Decisions Download
Decision on fee dispute Download
Decision on refusal to appoint Ms. [Redacted] as the case manager for the [Redacted] defence team Download
Decision relating to withdrawal of administrative appeal Download
Decision on Appeal against Administrative Decision on Reconsideration of the Application Requesting Funding for Legal Consultant's Flight to the Office of the Co-Lawyer Download
Decision on Application Requesting Funding for Legal Consultant's Flight to the Office of the Co-Lawyer Download
Decision on Motion Requesting Reimbursement of Costs Download