July 2012

By Anne Heindel

For over a year the prosecution at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has argued that the accused in Case 002 do not have an absolute right to call and confront witnesses at trial and have sought, in lieu of oral testimony, admission of numerous witness statements providing corroborating evidence not intended to prove the acts and conduct of the accused...

On 12 July 2012, the Royal Government of Cambodia informed the United Nations of the appointment on 20 June 2012 by the Supreme Council of the Magistracy of the Kingdom of Cambodia of Mr. Mark Harmon of the United States and Mr. Olivier Beauvallet of France as International Co-Investigating Judge and Reserve International Co-Investigating Judge, respectively, of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (“ECCC”)...

By Erica Embree

The cross-examination of expert witness David Chandler by Khieu Samphan’s defense team concluded Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, and Ieng Sary at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC)...

By Anne Heindel

In recent months there have been a slew of filings and decisions in Case 002 on when documents may be presented to a witness, in particular for impeachment purposes.

By Erica Embree

Expert witness David Chandler was examined by the prosecution and counsel for the civil parties Friday, July 20, 2012, in Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, and Ieng Sary at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC)...

By Erica Embree

Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, and Ieng Sary resumed Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, after a month-long recess...

By Anne Heindel

The ECCC is a special court with the mandate to try very few Khmer Rouge officials. It is also the only court likely to address crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea period...