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, one case has been completed, including appeals, and one is awaiting judgment by the Appeal Chamber. The RUF case is in the Defence phase.
The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor is in the Prosecution phase at The Hague.