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The Special Court consists of three organs, including the Chambers (Appeals Chamber, Trial Chamber I and Trial Chamber II), The Registry (including the Defence Office), and the Office of the Prosecutor.

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18 December 2012 - Justice Teresa Doherty has denied bail to former
Defence investigator Prince Taylor in his contempt proceedings.

11 October 2012 - Four Sentenced for Interference in the Administration of Justice. Read the press release.

Read the full statements of SCSL President Justice Shireen Avis Fisher and SCSL Prosecutor Brenda J. Hollis before the UN Security Council, 9 October 2012. Or click here to access the video for the first part of Justice Fisher's statement. See also video of presentations by Court Principals on 10 October 2012 at the International Peace Institute.

6 October 2012 - Former Special Investigator Accused of Contempt. Read the press release.


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What is the Special Court for Sierra Leone?

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, the three cases heard in Freetown have been completed, including appeals. The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor is nearing completion in The Hague.

To learn more about the Special Court, please see our About section of this site.
 
The Special Court Funding Mechanism

The Special Court is the first international criminal tribunal to be funded entirely from voluntary contributions from governments. The Special Court has so far received contributions in cash and in kind from over 40 states, representing all geographic areas of the world. Canada, the Netherlands, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States have provided strong support. In 2004, 2011 and 2012, the Special Court has been funded by subventions from the United Nations.
 
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Visits to the Court
The trial of Charles Taylor is taking place at the courtroom of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) in The Hague.

The STL is located at Dokter van der Stamstraat 1, 2265 BC Leidschendam. It is easily reachable by trams 3 and 4 (Leidschendam-Voorburg stop) and buses 39 and 45 (from Sijtwendetunnel).

The STL requires a government-issued ID or passport for admittance to the trial.
 
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