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Office of the Co-Investigating Judges holds confidential on-site investigations at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng (see Public notice, OCIJ Statement)

Pre-Trial Chamber invites submissions from Co-Defence Lawyers, Co-Prosecutors, Civil Parties and amici curiae relating to the issue of Civil Party participation in appeals  against provisional detention (see Public Order, Submissions by Co-Prosecutor

National and international judges adopted a common Code of Judicial Ethics on 31 Jan 2008

First revision to the Internal Rules comes into force.(see Internal Rules)

Pre-Trial Chamber Decision to determine Appeal of Khieu Samphan against provisional detention on the basis of written submissions

Pre-Trial Chamber concludes its hearing on the appeal by Nuon Chea against the Order of Provisional Detention, after hearing submissions by the Defence, the Co-Prosecutors and the Civil Parties. The Pre-Trial Chamber will give two days’ notice of

Pre-Trial Chamber decides unanimously to dismiss application for disqualification of Judge Ney Thol (see attached in English)

Pre-Trial Chamber opens hearing on Nuon Chea appeal against provisional detention and decides to adjourn in response to request by Cambodian defence lawyer, Son Arun. A decision on the date of resumption of the hearing will be announced on Wednesday 6

Pre-Trial Chamber invites persons and organizations to submit amicus curiae briefs on the appeal of Ieng Sary against Order for Provisional Detention (see Public Notice, see Amicus brief by Anne Heindel, DC-Cam, Mr Mahdev Mohan and Mrs. Vinita Ramani Moha

Plenary Session of Judicial Officers (see Press Release, Opening Remarks by Judge Kong Srim, Opening Remarks by Judge Silvia Cartwright)

Co-Investigating Judges issue Order refusing a request for annulment submitted by the lawyers of Nuon Chea (see Order)

Pre-Trial Chamber invites persons and organizations to submit amicus curiae briefs on the appeal of Ieng Thirith against Order for Provisional Detention (see Public Notice)

Co-Investigating Judges hold meetings in Pailin

Co-Investigating Judges hold meetings in Pailin with local government officials and with a range of people from Pailin Municipality to explain the objectives, scope and progress of the ECCC, and the work of the investigators over the coming period

International New Year message from Director of Administration (click here to read)

Pre-Trial Chamber order the appellant Khieu Samphan to submit pleadings to justify and defend his interests in the appeal against the Provisional Detention Order (see Order)

Pre-Trial Chamber order the appellant IENG Sary to submit pleadings to justify and defend his interests in the appeal against the Provisional Detention Order (see Order)

Pre-Trial Chamber order the appellant Ieng Thirith to submit pleadings to justify and defend her interests in the appeal against the Provisional Detention Order (see Order, Appeal Brief)

Practice Direction on protective measures

Ieng Sary selects Michael Karnavas from the USA as foreign Co-Lawyer to work with his Cambodian Co-Lawyer, Ang Udom, to represent him before the ECCC. (see Press Statement )

Pre-Trial Chamber receives amicus curiae brief in relation to Appeal made by NUON Chea against the provisional detention order of the Co-Investigating Judges (see amicus brief )

Decision on Appeal : Regarding the Appeal by Kaing Guek Eav (Duch) against the Order for Provisional Detention of the Co-Investigating Judges (see Decision)

On 3 December 2007 the Pre-Trial Chamber announced at a public hearing that it had decided unanimously to affirm the Order of the Co-Investigating Judges, with reasons expressed in this Decision, and to dismiss the appeal.

Ninth meeting of the Friends of the ECCC

Ninth meeting of the Friends of the ECCC in Phnom Penh, hosted by the Embassy of Japan and co-chaired by France and Japan. HE Sean Visoth presented a report on activities since the last meeting, supplemented by comments from Ms Michelle Lee, and a number of important financial documents were presented. (See Excerpts from the DOA Report , Financial Audit Report 2006 , 3rd Spot Check Report and 3rd Quarterly Financial Report 2007 )

Pre-Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers invites amicus curiae briefs relating to the appeal by Nuon Chea against the Order of Provisional Detention by the Co-Investigating Judges (see Appeal Brief, Public Notice)

The Pre-Trial Chamber will announce its decision

The Pre-Trial Chamber will announce its decision on the appeal by Kaing Guek Eav (Duch) against provisional detention on Monday 3 December 2007 at 2pm. Members of the public, media, NGOs, diplomatic and government representatives are invited to attend in person. A live feed will be provided to radio and television stations, and a limited number of photographers will be permitted in the main court room where the public will be seated. If you require transport from the centre of Phnom Penh to the ECCC, or further information please email to info@eccc.gov.kh or call Chin Hemvichet on 012 696220 by 3pm on Friday 30 November.

Pre-Trial Chamber opens its first Public Hearing on the appeal by Kaing Guek Eav (Duch) against Provisional Detention (see Report of Examination).

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.