Digest of jurisprudence of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, 2003-2005 / / Cyril Laucci.

• Author: Special Court for Sierra Leone.; Laucci, Cyril.
• TeilnehmendeR: Special Court for Sierra Leone.
• Place / Publishing House: Boston : : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers.; c2007.
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Nijhoff eBook titles 2007
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (893 p.)
• Notes: Includes index.

The Special Court for Sierra Leone was created in 2002 to prosecute “persons who bear the greatest responsibility” for serious violations of international humanitarian law and Sierra Leonean law in Sierra Leone since 30 November 1996. It started delivering decisions in March 2003 and should complete its work by the end of 2007. The present Digest is a collection of the most relevant abstracts of decisions and orders rendered by Chambers – Trial Chambers, Appeals Chamber, President – between March 2003 and 31 December 2005. 548 public decisions have been reviewed for its preparation. The abstracts have been selected on the basis of their relevance to the interpretation and application of the Statute and Rules of Procedure and Evidence or of their importance in the development of international criminal law. This Digest is devised as a tool for practitioners of international law and academics, which will assist them in discovering the substantial work of the Special Court.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Cyril Laucci -- Article 1. Competence of the Special Court / Cyril Laucci -- Article 2. Crimes against Humanity / Cyril Laucci -- Article 3. Violations of Article 3 Common to the Geneva Conventions and of Additional Protocol II / Cyril Laucci -- Article 4. Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law / Cyril Laucci -- Article 6. Individual Criminal Responsibility / Cyril Laucci -- Article 8. Concurrent Jurisdiction / Cyril Laucci -- Article 9. Non Bis in Idem / Cyril Laucci -- Article 10. Amnesty / Cyril Laucci -- Article 13. Qualification and Appointment of Judges / Cyril Laucci -- Article 14. Rules of Procedure and Evidence / Cyril Laucci -- Article 15. The Prosecutor / Cyril Laucci -- Article 17. Rights of the Accused / Cyril Laucci -- Article 18. Judgement / Cyril Laucci -- Article 19. Penalties / Cyril Laucci -- Article 20. Appellate Proceedings / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 3: Working Language / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 4: Sittings Away from the Seat of the Special Court / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 5: Non-Compliance with the Rules / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 6: Amendment of the Rules / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 7: Time Limits / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 7Bis: Motions for Extension of Time / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 8: Requests and Orders / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 15: Disqualification of Judges / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 16: Absence and Resignation / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 17: Precedence / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 19: Functions of the President / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 21: Functions of the Vice-President / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 23: the Council of Judges / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 26Bis: the Chambers / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 27: the Trial Chambers / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 28: Designated Judges / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 31: Appointment of the Deputy Registrar and Registry Staff / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 33: Functions of the Registrar / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 37: Functions of the Prosecutor / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 39: Conduct of Investigations / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 40Bis: Transfer and Provisional Detention of Suspects / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 44: Appointment and Qualifications of Counsel / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 45: Defence Office / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 45Bis: Declaration of Means by the Accused / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 46: Misconduct of Counsel / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 47: Review of Indictment / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 48: Joinder of Accused or Trials / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 50: Amendment of Indictment / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 51: Withdrawal of Indictment / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 52: Service of Indictment / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 53: Non-disclosure / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 54: General Provision / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 55: Execution of Arrest Warrants / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 56: Warrant of Arrest to Third States / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 57: Procedure after Arrest / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 58: Transfer to the Special Court from Third States / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 59: Failure to Execute a Warrant of Arrest or Transfer Order / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 60: Trial in the Absence of the Accused / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 61: Initial Appearance of Accused and Plea / Cyril Laucci -- Rule 62: Procedure upon Guilty Plea / Cyril Laucci.