The Hague - Court Schedule for the week of 8 March: No hearing on Monday; 0930-1630 Tuesday through Friday.

The Hague - Court Schedule for the week of 15 March: No hearing on Monday; 1500-1930 Tuesday through Thursday; 0930-1630 on Friday.

The Hague - Court schedule for the week of 22 March: 0900-1330 Monday through Thursday; 0930-1630 on Friday.

Binta Mansaray has been named Special Court Registrar. Read the press release.

Brenda Hollis has been named Special Court Prosecutor. Read the press release.

Now you can follow the Special Court on Twitter

The Special Court for Sierra Leone was set up jointly by the Government of Sierra Leone and the United Nations. It is mandated to try those who bear the greatest responsibility for serious violations of international humanitarian law and Sierra Leonean law committed in the territory of Sierra Leone since 30 November 1996.

Currently, the three cases heard in Freetown have been completed, including appeals. The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor is in the Defence phase at The Hague.

To learn more about the Special Court, please see our About section of this site.

The Special Court is the first international criminal tribunal to be funded entirely from voluntary contributions from governments. The Special Court has so far received contributions in cash and in kind from over 40 states, representing all geographic areas of the world. Canada, the Netherlands, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States have provided strong support.

Read the Court's Completion Strategy.