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Michael Bohlander appointed as new Co-Investigating Judge
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 Judge Michael Bohlander (Germany) as new International Co-Investigating Judge in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). He replaces Judge Mark Brian Harmon (USA).
Accused person Ieng Thirith dies
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has been informed by the legal guardian that the accused person Ieng Thirith passed away at approximately 10:30 am on 22 August 2015 in Pailin, Cambodia.
EU pledges 8.9 million EURO
The European Union (EU) has made a new pledge of EUR 8.9 million to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for 2015 and 2016. In 2015, the EU will contribute EUR 2 million to the national component and EUR 3.5 million to the international component of the ECCC.The breakdown of remaining EUR 3.4 million will be decided in 2016. The EU is one of the largest donors to the ECCC, having so far contributed a total of EUR 16.2 million since the Court’s inception in 2006.
Press Briefing in advance of Trial Chamber’s hearing in Case 002/02
The Public Affairs Section of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has the honour of inviting representatives of media to a press briefing in advance of Trial Chamber’s hearing in Case 002/02 against Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea which will resume on 27 July 2015. The Trial Chamber will shift its focus to Trapeang Thma Dam in the Northwest Zone, the third and final worksite in Case 002/02. The press briefing will take place on Thursday 23 July 2015 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center, located at 64, 200 Oknha Men, Phnom Penh.
International Co-Investigating Judge urges Thailand and Vietnam to provide assistance
In a statement issued on 20 July 2015, international Co-Investigating Judge Mark Harmon urges the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Kingdom of Thailand, in the interests of justice, to comply fully with outstanding requests for assistance.Statement by the International Co-Investigating Judge
Judge Harmon announces his resignation
It is with considerable regret that I have tendered my resignation, for strictly personal reasons, with effect as of the date upon which my successor has been sworn into office. It was an honor to have been selected to serve as the International Co-Investigating Judge in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and to have had the privilege, along with my international and Cambodian colleagues, to pursue justice on behalf of the many victims who suffered at the hands of the Khmer Rouge.Phnom Penh , 7 July 2015Mark Harmon
Background: Case 002/01 appeal hearings
The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has scheduled the resumption of the appeal hearing in Case 002/01 after having adjourned the hearing due to lack of proper legal representation for Nuon Chea, resulting from his International Co-lawyer not attending the Appeal Hearing scheduled on 17-19 November 2015 and his National Co-lawyer leaving the courtroom in spite of the Chamber’s order to remain present. The Chamber will hear oral submissions on issues raised in the appeals, and the hearing is scheduled for 09:00 – 16:00 on 16, 17 and 1
Press briefing in advance of the appeal hearings in Case 002/01
The Public Affairs Section of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has the honor of inviting representatives of national and international media to a press briefing in advance of the commencement of appeal hearings in Case 002/01 against Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea. The press briefing will take place on Tuesday 30 June 2015 from 10:00 – 11:00 at Phnom Penh Hotel, No.53 Monivong Boulevard. There will be simultaneous interpretation in Khmer and English.
New video: Introduction to Case 002/02
The Public Affairs Secction has produced a new information video which provides a brief introduction to Case 002/02, which is the second trial against Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea. You can watch it below.
BAIK Kang Jin and Michael Bohlander appointed as new judges
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 Judge BAIK Kang Jin (Republic of Korea) as new International Judge in the Pre-Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). He replaces judge Rowan Downing (Australia) who resigned earlier this year.
Dismissal Of allegations against SOU Met
On 2 June 2015, the Co-Investigating Judges of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) issued a decision dismissing the allegations against Sou Met, who was named as a suspect in the second introductory submission filed by the Acting International Co-Prosecutor on 7 September 2009.
First appeal hearings scheduled in Case 002/01
The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has scheduled the first hearings relating to appeals in Case 002/01 to hear the testimony of three witnesses, which it decided to call by decision of 29 May 2015. The hearings are scheduled to take place from 09:00 – 16:00 on 2, 3 and 6 July 2015, with 7 July as a reserve day, should additional time be required.
Distribution of Trial Chamber Judgement in Case 002/01
The Office of Administration of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) will distribute the printed version of the Trial Chamber’s judgement in Case 002/01 to around 300 students from different universities in Phnom Penh on 12 May 2015 at the ECCC main Courtroom at 09:00. The distribution ceremony will be presided over by Acting Director of the Office of Administration H.E. Kranh Tony. There will also be a Questions and Answers session related to the latest developments of the ECCC.
The Court Report - April 2015
The April 2015 issue of the Court Report has been published. It features continued testimony in Case 002/02 and details on new charges in Cases 003 and 004. It also includes information about the inauguration of the memorial to victims of Democratic Kampuchea at Tuol Sleng.Each section's judicial updates are included, as well as the continued activities of the Public Affairs section’s outreach programme.
New appointments as International Judge in the Pre-Trial Chamber and Reserve 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, Mr. Olivier Beauvallet (France) has been appointed as new International Judge to serve in the Pre-Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). Judge Beauvallet replaces Judge Chang-ho Chung (Republic of Korea) who resigned from his post effective of 28 February 2015.
Revised budget for 2014-2015 published
The revised budget for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for the period 2014-2015 has been approved, and is now available on the ECCC website. The revised budget for the year 2015 totals US$33.8 million, of which US$27.1 million is for the international component and US$6.7 million is for the national component. The budget for 2014 was revised on the basis of expenditures of US$27.8 million, of which US$ 21.7 million were expenditures incurred by the international component and expenditures of US$ 6.1 million by the national component.
The Court Report March 2015
The March 2015 issue of the Court report has been published, and features the decision by the International Co-Investigating Judge to charge in absentia two suspects in Cases 003 and 004. There is a summary of the witnesses and civil party testimony heard so far. Also featured is information on the International Women’s Day celebrations at the ECCC. Each section's judicial updates are included, as well as the continued activities of the Public Affairs section’s outreach programme.
The International Co-Investigating Judge charges Ao An in Case 004
On 27 March 2015, the International Co-Investigating Judge charged Ao An with the following alleged crimes: premeditated homicide, as a violation of the 1956 Cambodian Penal Code, allegedly committed at Kok Pring execution site, Tuol Beng security centre and Wat Au Trakuon security centre; and the Crimes against Humanity of murder, extermination, persecution on political and religious grounds, imprisonment, and other inhumane acts (namely inhumane conditions of detention) at Kok Pring execution site, Tuol Beng security centre and Wat Au Trakuon security centre.
Changes in Case 002/02 hearing schedule from 30 March to 3 April 2015
The Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chamber in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) will hear the testimony of a Witness (2-TCW-923) by video-link from the U.S. Due to the time difference the Chamber will sit from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for three mornings (Phnom Penh time) from 30, 31 March and 1 April 2015. The Chamber does not envisage further hearings on those days and Hearings on Civil Party suffering will be held on 2-3 April from 9 a.m.
Inauguration of the Memorial to Victims of the Democratic Kampuchea Regime at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
On Thursday 26 March, at 8:30 a.m., the Victims Support Section (VSS) of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) together with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of the Royal Government of Cambodia will inaugurate a Memorial to Victims of the Democratic Kampuchea Regime at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh.
Changes in Case 002/02 hearing schedule 23-27 March 2015
In order to provide the parties a first opportunity to review the new disclosure of Case 004 statements relevant to Case 002, there will be no trial hearing in Case 002/02 on Monday 23 March 2015. The next trial hearings in Case 002/02 will therefore be held on Tuesday 24 March, Wednesday 25 March and Thursday 26 March.The hearings will be broadcast live on the ECCC website:www.eccc.gov.kh/en/live-stream
The International Co-Investigating Judge Charges Meas Muth in absentia in Case 003
Statement of the International Co-Investigating Judge regarding Case 003
The International Co-Investigating Judge Charges Im Chaem in absentia in Case 004
Statement of the International Co-Investigating Judge regarding Case 004
The Court Report - February 2015
The February 2015 issue of the Court Report has been published, and features the decision on the fitness for trial of Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea, which took place on 23 January. There is a summary of the witness and civil party testimony heard so far, including that of Elizabeth Becker.
Oral order prohibiting the publication of photographs and images of a witness
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) wishes to inform representatives of media that the following oral order was issued on 19 February 2015 by Trial Chamber President Nil Nonn:“The Chamber has granted protective measures for witness 2-TCW-944, including non-disclosure of his address and not making his image available to the public. In covering this trial, the media are ordered not to publish any photographs or images of the witness, regardless of when they were taken.”