The Taylor Trial

The trial of Charles Taylor is continuing in The Hague. The Trial Chamber has heard testimony from more than 80 Prosecution witnesses.

The RUF Trial

Final arguments 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 in December.

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.

 

 

Prosecutor vs. Sesay, Kallon and Gbao
Appeal Chamber Decisions

 

SCSL-04-15-T-1146
Decision on Prosecution appeal of decision on the Sesay Defence motion requesting the lifting of protective measures in respect of certain Prosecution witnesses.
23 May 2008

SCSL-04-15-T-956
Decision on Sesay, Kallon and Gbao appeal against decision on Sesay and Gbao motion for voluntary withdrawal or disqualification of Hon. Justice Bankole Thompson from the RUF case.
24 January 2008 

SCSL-04-15-T-CCC32-485
Decision on complaint pursuant to Article 32 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Counsel With the Right of Audience Before the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
20 February 2006

SCSL-04-15-AR65-297 
Decision on appeal against refusal of bail.
14 December 2004

SCSL-04-15-T-285
Decision on appeal against decision on withdrawal of counsel.
23 November 2004

SCSL-04-15-T-264
Decision on application to withdraw motion seeking the disqualification of Justice Robertson from all judicial functions regarding the RUF.
15 October 2004

SCSL-04-15-AR65-244 
Decision on appeal against the decision of the trial chamber refusing the application for bail by Morris Kallon.
17 September 2004

SCSL-04-15-T-220
Decision on application for leave to appeal against refusal of bail. 
28 July 2004

SCSL-04-15-T-219
Decision on confidential motion seeking disclosure of documentation relating to the motion on the recruitment of child soldiers.
28 July 2004

SCSL-04-15-PT-140
Decision on Defence motion seeking clarification of the decision on the disqualification of Justice Robertson from the Appeals Chamber.
25 May 2004

SCSL-04-15-PT-141
Decision on preliminary motion on the invalidity of the agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra Leone on the establishment of the Special Court.
25 May 2004

SCSL-04-15-PT-109
Decision on appeal by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission ("TRC") and accused against the decision of Judge Bankole Thompson on 3 November 2003 to deny the TRC's request to hold a public hearing with Augustine Gbao.
7 May 2004

SCSL-04-15-PT-058
Decision on Defence motion seeking the disqualification of Justice Robertson from the Appeals Chamber.
13 March 2004

SCSL-04-15-PT-060-I
SCSL-04-15-PT-060-II

Summary
Decision on challenge to jurisdiction: Lome Accord Amnesty.
13 March 2004

SCSL-04-15-PT-059-I
SCSL-04-15-PT-059-II

Summary

Decision on constitutionality and lack of jurisdiction.
13 March 2004

SCSL-03-07-PT-127
Decision on the applications for a stay of proceedings and denial of right to appeal.
4 November 2003

SCSL-03-07-PT-128
Decision on the application of the Redress Trust and Lawyers Committee for Human Rights for leave to file Amicus Curiae brief and to present oral submissions.
4 November 2003

SCSL-03-09-PT-064
Decision on the applications for a stay of proceedings and denial of right to appeal.
4 November 2003