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.

 

Charles Taylor  

The Prosecutor vs. Charles Ghankay Taylor

The Indictment
Summary of the Charges
Appeal Chamber Decisions
Trial Chamber Decisions
Other Decisions
Transcripts
Minutes of the Trial

The Taylor trial proceedings are streamed over the internet, and can be seen at Hague Link 1 and Hague Link 2

Charles Taylor is represented by Mr. Courtenay Griffiths QC (Lead Counsel), Mr. Andrew Cayley (Co-Counsel), Mr. Terry Munyard (Co-Counsel) and Morris Anyah (Co-Counsel).

 

Trial Schedule

Trial Chamber II will observe Judicial Recess from Monday, 21 July to Friday, 18 August 2008

Monday to Thursday
First Session - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Second Session - 12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Third Session - 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday
There will be no third session on Fridays.

The Special Court trial of Charles Ghankay Taylor is taking place in Courtroom 2 at the International Criminal Court (ICC) building, The Hague, the Netherlands. View the MAP provided by the ICC for directions to the facility.