Hybrid Justice : The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia

A definitive scholarly treatment of the ECCC from legal and political perspectives| Since 2006, the United Nations and Cambodian Government have participated in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a hybrid tribunal created to try key Khmer Rouge officials for crimes of the Pol Pot era. In Hybrid Justice , John D. Ciorciari and Anne Heindel examine the contentious politics behind the tribunal's creation, its flawed legal and institutional design, and the frequent politicized impasses that have undermined its ability to deliver credible and efficient justice and leave a positive legacy. They also draw lessons and principles for future hybrid and international courts and proceedings. Forging a hybrid court : a mountain never has two tigers Pairing the court's national and international features Serving two masters : dual administration, oversight, and funding Case 001 : convicting an infamous Khmer Rouge torture chief : you cannot cover an elephant with a rice basket Case 002 : the centerpiece case against senior leaders : cutting the head to fit the hat? Cases 003 & 004 : the politics of personal jurisdiction : no gain in keeping, no loss in weeding out A historic first : recognizing victims as case parties Connecting to Cambodians : outreach and legacy.