Justice in Motion
The Trial Phase of the Special Court for Sierra Leone

I. Introduction

II. Overview: Continuing Accomplishments and Shortcomings

A. A Highly Functional Operation

B. Areas Where Improvement is Needed

C. Two Major External Obstacles

III. Trial Management

A. Substantial Progress on Trials

B. Treatment of Witnesses in the Courtroom

1. Interaction between judges, counsel, and witnesses

2. Disclosure of identifying information concerning witnesses

C. Motion Practice

D. Courtroom Management

IV. Fair Trial Rights

A. Access to Resources

B. Performance of Defense Counsel

C. Delays in Disclosure

V. Witness Protection

A. A Comprehensive Scheme of Protection and Support

B. Post-Testimony Follow Up

C. Planning for Long-Term Protection.

VI. Impact

A. Outreach and Communications

1. Robust programming

2. Increasing radio programming and attendance

B. Legacy

1. Existing contributions to a meaningful legacy

2. Constraints and intensifying engagement with national courts

VII. Recommendations

   Acknowledgements

November 2005   Volume 17, No. 14(A)

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