The Taylor Trial

The trial of Charles Taylor is continuing in The Hague. The Trial Chamber has heard testimony from over 35 Prosecution witnesses.

The RUF Trial

Witness testimony in the case of The Prosecutor vs. Issa Hassan Sesay, Morris Kallon and Augustine Gbao concluded on 24 June 2008. A judgment by the Trial Chamber is expected later this year.

The AFRC Trial

The case of The Prosecutor vs. Alex Tamba Brima, Ibrahim Bazzy Kamara and Santigie Borbor Kanu, including the Appeal, has been concluded.

The CDF Trial

The case of The Prosecutor vs. Moinina Fofana and Allieu Kondewa, including the Appeal, has been concluded.

 

 

The Prosecutor vs. Moinina Fofana
and Allieu Kondewa
Trial Chamber Decisions

SCSL-04-14-T-776
Decision on Registrar's Submission of Evidence of death of Accused Samuel Hinga Norman and consequential issues.
21 May 2007

SCSL-04-14-T-773
Decision regarding Prosecution and Kondewa final
trial brief.
15 December 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-754
Decision regarding Prosecution and Kondewa final
trial brief.
15 December 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-732
Corrigendum - Decision on the impermissibility of eliciting evidence involving the Second Accused through cross-examination of witnesses called by the Third Accused.
10 November 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-731
Decision on the impermissibility of eliciting evidence involving the Second Accused through cross-examination of witness called by the Third Accused.
10 November 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-730
Decision on Fofana request for full review of Prosecution evidence to identify Rule 68 material for disclosure.
6 November 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-714
Decision on Fofana request to admit evidence pursuant to Rule 92bis.
9 October 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-709
Decision on Kondewa application for leave to call one additional witness. 
3 October 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-695
Decision on Kondewa application for leave to call additional witnesses.  
20 September 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-694
Decision on Norman request to admit documents in lieu of testimony of Abdul-One Mohammed pursuant to Rules 89(C) and 92bis.
15 September 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-677
Decision on First Accused's motion for leave to add two exhibits to the exhibit list.
31 July 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-669
Decision on application by First Accused for leave to appeal against the decision on their motion for extension of time to submit documents pursuant to Rule 92bis.
17 July 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-668
Decision on Fofana application for leave to call additional witnesses.
17 July 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-650
Decision on Fofana submissions regarding proposed expert witness Daniel J. Hoffman, PhD.
7 July 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-643
Decision on motions by the First and Second Accused for leave to appeal the Chamber's decision on their motions for the issuance of a subpoena to the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
28 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-638
Decision on Fofana motion for extension of time pursuant to Rule 7bis.
27 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-636
Decision on application by Court Appointed Counsel for the Second Accused for right of audience for Mr. Ianuzzi.
27 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-629
Decision on joint Defence motion regarding the propriety of contacting Defence witnesses.
20 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-618
Decision on application by the Second Accused pursuant to sub-rule 66(A)(iii).
14 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-617
Decision on motions by Moinina Fofana and Sam Hinga Norman for the issuance of a subpoena ad testificandum to H.E. Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
13 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-614
Redacted versions of decision dated 8th June 2005 and dissenting opinion dated 19th September 2005, filed pursuant to Appeal Chamber order dated 26th May 2006.
9 June 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-613
Decision on the Third and Second Accused's request for leave to raise evidentiary objections.
8 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-611
Decision on urgent Fofana request for leave to appeal the 7 December 2005 decision of Trial Chamber I.
8 June 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-586
Decision on the Principal Defender's motion for a review of the Registrar's decision to install surveillance cameras in the detention facility.
6 April 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-585
Decision on the First Accused's urgent motion for leave to file additional witness and exhibits list.
6 April 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-562
Decision on Prosecution request for order to Defence pursuant to Rule 73ter(B) to disclose written witness statements.
21 February 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-559
Decision on application by Court Appointed Counsel for the First Accused for leave to lead evidence on alternate days and for the right to communicate.
16 February 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-550
Decision on joint motion of the First and Second Accused to clarify the decision on Motions for Judgment of Acquittal Pursuant to Rule 98.
3 February 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-545
Decision on Prosecution application for leave to appeal proprio motu findings in decision on motions for Judgment of Acquittal pursuant to Rule 98.
24 January 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-544
Corrigendum - Majority decision on request for leave to appeal decision on Prosecution motion for a ruling on admissibility of evidence.
23 January 2006

SCSL-04-14-T-515
Majority decision on request for leave to appeal decision on Prosecution motion for a ruling on admissibility of evidence and dissenting opinion of Justice Pierre Boutet.
9 December 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-513
Decision on Fofana motion for adjustment of status of counsel.
9 December 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-507
Decision on urgent motion for reconsideration of the orders for compliance with the order concerning the preparation and presentation of the Defence case.
7 December 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-506
Decision on extremely urgent Defence motion for modification of the order for expedited filing.
7 December 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-473
Decision on motions for Judgment of Acquittal pursuant to Rule 98.
21 October 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-449
Decision on Norman counsel's request for leave to appeal under Rule 46(H).
25 July 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-448
Decision on Defence request for leave to appeal against the consequential non-arraignment order of Trial Chamber I, 18 May 2005.
25 July 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-447
Decision on Prosecution's request to admit into evidence certain documents pursuant to Rules 92bis and 89(c).
14 July 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-435
Decision on Prosecution request for leave to call additional witnesses and for orders for protective measures.
21 June 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-434
Reasoned majority decision on Prosecution motion for a ruling on the admissibility of evidence.
24 May 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-433
Dissenting reasoned written ruling of Hon. Justice Bankole Thompson from majority ruling on Prosecution's application for closed session hearing of testimony of
Witness TF2-218.
15 June 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-432
Decision on Prosecution application for closed session for Witness TF2-218.
15 June 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-425
Decision on extremely urgent Prosecution request for an extension of time to seek leave to appeal.
7 June 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-406
Decision on request by First Accused for leave to appeal against the Trial Chamber's decision on First Accused's motion on abuse of process.
24 May 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-405
Decision on Prosecution request for leave to call additional witnesses and for orders for protective measures.
24 May 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-404
Decision on request by First Accused for leave to appeal against the Trial Chamber's decision on presentation of witness testimony on Moyamba crime base.
23 May 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-403
Decision on the urgent Prosecution motion filed on the 15th of February 2005 for a ruling on the admissibility of evidence. 
23 May 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-362
Dissenting opinion of Hon. Judge Benjamin Mutanga Itoe, Presiding Judge, on the decision on presentation of witness testimony on Moyamba crime base.
1 March 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-354
Decision on presentation of witness testimony on Moyamba crime base.
1 March 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-352
Decision on the joint motion by Sam Hinga Norman, Moinina Fofana and Allieu Kondewa seeking permission for defence investigators to sit in court during closed sessions.
28 February 2005

SCSL-04-14-T-313
Decision on application by First Accused for leave to make interlocutory appeal against the decision on the First Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment.
16 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-312
Decision on Prosecution application for leave to appeal "decision on the First Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment."
15 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-310
Dissenting opinion of Hon. Judge Benjamin Mutanga Itoe, presiding judge, on the Chamber majority decision supported by Hon. Judge Bankole Thompson's separate but concurring opinion, on the motion filed by the Third Accused, Allieu Kondewa, for service of consolidated indictment and a
further appearance.
13 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-309
Dissenting opinion of Hon. Judge Benjamin Mutanga Itoe, presiding judge, on the chamber majority decision supported by Hon. Judge Bankole Thompson's separate but concurring opinion, on the motion filed by the Second Accused, Moinina Fofana, for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment and a second appearance.
13 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-306
Separate concurring opinion by Judge Bankole Thompson on decision on Allieu Kondewa's motion for service of the consolidated indictment and further appearance.
8 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-302
Decision on the Third Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment.
8 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-328
Ruling on Defence oral application to call OTP investigators who took down in writing statements of Prosecution Witness TF2-021.
7 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-300
Separate concurring opinion of Judge Bankole Thompson on decision on Second Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment.
6 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-299
Decision on the Second Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment.
6 December 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-282
Decision on the First Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment.
29 November 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-285
Separate concurring opinion of Judge Bankole Thompson on decision on First Accused's motion for service and arraignment on the consolidated indictment.
29 November 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-293
Dissenting opinion of Hon. Judge Benjamin Mutanga Itoe, presiding  Judge, on the chamber majority decision supported by Hon. Judge Bankole Thompson's separate but concurring opinion, on the motion filed by the First Accused, Samuel Hinga Norman, for service and arraignment on the second indictment.
29 November 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-274
Ruling on motion for modification of protective measures for witnesses.
18 November 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-262
Ruling the Prosecution leave to submit supplementary materials.
9 November 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-260
Decision prohibiting visits.
8 November 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-231
Decision on joint request to appeal against decision on prosecutor's motion for judicial notice.
9 October 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-217
Ruling on the issue of non-appearance of the first accused Samuel Hinga Norman, the second accused Moinina Fofana, and the third accused, Allieu Kondewa at the trial proceedings.
1 October 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-215
Ruling on Defence request for disclosure of the identity of a possible Prosecution expert witness.
1 October 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-213
Decision on Prosecution request for leave to call additional expert witness Dr. William Haglund.
1 October 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-173
Decision on application for bail pursuant to Rule 65.
5 August 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-172
Dissenting opinion of Judge Pierre Boutet on decision on the Prosecution's application for leave to file an interlocutory appeal against the decision on the Prosecution's request for leave to amend the indictment against Samuel Hinga Norman, Moinina Fofana and Allieu Kondewa.
5 August 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-170
Majority decision on the prosecution's application for leave to file an interlocutory appeal against the decision on the prosecution's request for leave to amend the indictment against Samuel Hinga Norman, Moinina Fofana and Allieu Kondewa.
2 August 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-167
Decision on Prosecution request for leave to call additional witnesses.
29 July 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-146
Decision on motion to compel the production of exculpatory witness statement, witness summaries and materials pursuant to Rule 68.
8 July 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-143
Corrigendum to decision on Prosecution's motion for judicial notice and admission of evidence.
24 June 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-141
Decision on request by Samuel Hinga Norman for additional resources to prepare his defence.
23 June 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-126
Decision on Prosecution motion for modification of protective measures for witnesses.
8 June 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-125
Decision on the application of Samuel Hinga Norman for self-representation under Article 17(4)(d) of the Statute of the Special Court.
8 June 2004

SCSL-04-14-T-123
Decision on request for extension of time to file pre-trial brief.
4 June 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-117
Decision on Prosecution's motion for judicial notice and admission of evidence.
2 June 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-103
Decision on co-operation between the parties.
26 May 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-104
Decision on request for extension of time to file pre-trial brief.
26 May 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-113-7001
SCSL-04-14-PT-113-7016
SCSL-04-14-PT-112-7031
Decision on Prosecution request for leave to amend the indictment.
20 May 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-068
Decision on Defence motion requesting an extension of time within which to respond to Prosecution's motion for judicial notice and admission of evidence.
30 April 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-059
Summary
Decision on inter partes motion by Prosecution to freeze the account of the accused Sam Hinga Norman at Union Trust Bank (SL) Limited or at any other bank in Sierra Leone.
9 April 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-026
Decision on the preliminary Defence motion on the lack of personal jurisdiction filed on behalf of the accused Fofana.
3 March 2004

SCSL-04-14-PT-002
Decision for the assignment of a new case number.
3 February 2004

SCSL-03-08-PT-132
Corrigendum - Decision and order on Prosecution motions
for joinder.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-11-PT-094
Corrigendum - Decision and order on Prosecution motions
for joinder.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-11-PT-093 - Part 1
SCSL-03-11-PT-093 - Part 2
SCSL-03-11-PT-093 - Part 3
Decision and order on Prosecution motions for joinder.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-08-PT-131 - Part 1
SCSL-03-08-PT-131 - Part 2
Decision and order on Prosecution motions for joinder.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-12-PT-058
Corrigendum - Decision and order on Prosecution motions
for joinder.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-12-PT-057 - Part 1
SCSL-03-12-PT-057 - Part 2
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-12-PT-056
Decision on assignment of counsel.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-12-PT-055
Decision on withdrawal of assignment of counsel.
28 January 2004

SCSL-03-08-PT-128
Decision prohibiting communications and visits.
21 January 2004

SCSL-03-08-PT-124
Decision on Defence motion on denial of right of appeal.
4 December 2003

SCSL-03-12-PT-050
Decision and order on Defence preliminary motion for defects in the form of the indictment.
27 November 2003

SCSL-03-08-PT-119
Decision on motion for modification of the conditions of detention.
26 November 2003

SCSL-03-08-PT-118
Decision on assignment of counsel.
25 November 2003

SCSL-03-11-PT-072
Decision on the urgent application for release from provisional detention.
21 November 2003

SCSL-03-12-PT-049
Decision on the urgent application for release from provisional detention.
21 November 2003

SCSL-03-08-PT-101
Decision on the request by the TRC of Sierra Leone to conduct a public hearing with the accused.
29 October 2003

SCSL-03-11-PT-039
Decision on the Prosecution motion for immediate protective measures for witnesses and victims and for non-public disclosure.
16 October 2003

SCSL-03-11-PT-023
Decision assigning counsel.
8 July 2003

SCSL-03-11-I-015
Indictment (Fofana).
24 June 2003

SCSL-03-12-I-015
Indictment (Kondewa).
24 June 2003

SCSL-03-08-PT-033
Decision on the Prosecution motion for immediate protective measures for witnesses and victims and for non-public disclosure.
23 May 2003

SCSL-03-08-PT-025
Decision on the Prosecution motion to allow disclosure to the Registry and to keep disclosed material under seal until appropriate protective measures are in place.
17 April 2003

SCSL-03-08-PT-002
Indictment (Norman)
7 March 2003