The Supplementary Agreement on Safety and Security outlines the structure and organisation of the Security and Safety Section. Responsibilities are divided between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the United Nations.
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royal government
of cambodia
Through the Cambodian Chief of Security, the Royal Government is responsible for:
- The external security of the ECCC premises
- The close protection arrangements for designated Cambodian personnel
The Government is also responsible for the provision of emergency response services such as:
- Fire brigade and ambulance
- On site medical support
- Bomb disposal
- Provision of police as necessary for the preservation of law and order on the premises
- Rapid reaction for other emergencies
The Government is further responsible for the safety and security of all witnesses and the control, safety and security of accused persons.
united nations
The United Nations is responsible for:
- The internal safety and security of the ECCC premises, which includes, guard force management, access control and security screening, physical security, fire and safety, court security, security risk management, information security, pass and ID operations, and security control centre operations
- Close protection arrangements for designated international personnel
The United Nations provides international personnel for designated security positions such as operations, building security, courtroom security, security control centre operations, information security, investigations and close protection.
To assist the United Nations in meeting its security responsibilities, Cambodian security personnel are employed by the ECCC in positions such as security guards, fire and safety officer, and security control centre operators.