“What Have the Defense Lawyers Been Doing?” Investigative Phase Examined during Witness Testimony

by Mary Kozlovski
— 6 Sep, 2012

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, trial proceedings in Case 002 involving the accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Khieu Samphan resumed at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).

The testimony of witness Norng Sophang concluded with the cross-examination by defense teams for Nuon Chea and Ieng Sary. Throughout the day, debates over the investigative phase of Case 002 and whether counsel could raise questions on this arose, leading to frequent deliberation between the judges.

Ieng Sary monitored proceedings from a holding cell, while Khieu Samphan was present in the courtroom. Nuon Chea was in court for the morning session, after which he retired to the holding cell due to health issues…

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