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proceedings met international standards 

of justice. 

The ECCC, in cooperation with the 

UN, has taken additional steps to 

protect the integrity of its proceedings 

against allegations of corruption. In 

August 2009 the United Nations Office 

of Legal Affairs and the Government of 

Cambodia reached agreement to 

establish an Independent Counselor to 

serve as a deterrent against corruption 

and address potential future incidents of 

corruption or other forms of misconduct 

at the court. Shortly after his 

appointment, the Counselor released a 

‘‘Meet the Independent Counselor’’ 

document to all court staff explaining 

his role, how he can be reached, and 

when he should be contacted. The 

circular outlined his roles and 

responsibilities, which include 

provision of an annual report to the UN 

Office of Legal Affairs and the 

Cambodian Government. The guidelines 

established for the Independent 

Counselor confirm his obligations to 

protect the confidentiality of 

complainants, to ensure that there are 

no reprisals for whistle-blowing and to 

provide a report of his activities to both 

the UN and RGC. The United States, in 

coordination with other donor nations, 

has conducted diplomatic efforts with 

both the United Nations Office of Legal 

Affairs and Government of Cambodia to 

assist in making the Independent 

Counselor fully operational, which have 

been effective. Addressing the ECCC in 

October 2010, the Secretary General 

commended the work of the 

Independent Counselor and the effect it 

has had on the perception of the court— 

that the ECCC’s administration will not 

tolerate any form of corruption. 

Because of all these steps taken to 

combat corruption and make the 

processes of the Court transparent, 

independent and efficient, it is the view 

of the State Department, other donor 

countries, prominent court officials, and 

non-governmental organizations 

(NGOs), that the ECCC appears to have 

resolved the corruption and 

mismanagement issues raised in 2008. 

The United States currently plays a 

leadership role with respect to oversight 

of the ECCC by serving as a member of 

the New York-based ECCC Steering 

Committee. The United States also plays 

a leading role in the donors group in 

Phnom Penh, Cambodia. An additional 

contribution of funds will indicate an 

ongoing commitment to the work of the 

ECCC, and improve our position in 

discussions at the Steering Committee 

and with other current and potential 

donors. The Steering Committee 

oversees the budget and the timelines 

established by the ECCC and is 

currently satisfied that the ECCC is 

administratively and financially sound. 

The ECCC provides a monthly report 

to the UN Controller and the UN 

Department of Economic and Social 

Affairs, which closely monitors the 

activities of the court including its 

expenditures. In addition, all hiring on 

the international side of the court is 

vetted by the UN Department of 

Economic and Social Affairs. The UN 

Office of Legal Affairs actively engages 

on judicial management issues. For 

example, the ECCC accepted the UN’s 

recommendation that the Pre-Trial 

Chamber sit on a full-time basis in order 

to improve the ECCC’s efficiency and to 

expedite its decision-making. In 

addition, last year’s U.S. contribution 

provided partial funding for a high-level 

official to work specifically on ECCC 

management-related issues. This official 

has effectively personally intervened 

with high level Cambodian officials to 

address ECCC management issues. 

In late April the ECCC’s Office of the 

Co-Investigating Judges (OCIJ) ended its 

investigation for Case 003 and 

forwarded the evidence to the Office of 

the Co-Prosecutors. The international 

co-prosecutor, Andrew Cayley, 

dissatisfied with the amount and depth 

of evidence, requested the OCIJ to 

conduct further investigations. 

The issue of whether Case 003 falls 

within the jurisdiction of the ECCC is 

one on which reasonable persons can 

disagree. There is a formal process 

under the governing documents of the 

ECCC for resolving this disagreement. 

We see no basis for any assertions of 

mismanagement and possible 

misconduct in the OCIJ’s handling of 

Case 003. 

The Department looks forward to the 

final closing order and appeal so that 

this issue regarding further investigation 

into Case 003 can be resolved in with 

finality. 

Certification and United States Policy 

Objectives 

Certification recognizes the efforts of 

the United Nations and the Government 

of Cambodia to address allegations of 

corruption and mismanagement within 

the ECCC. It is not an indication, 

however, that no further work needs to 

be done. Both parties must continue to 

exercise oversight of the ECCC’s 

operations, and the donor community 

and NGOs must continue their vigilant 

engagement with the United Nations 

and the Cambodian government to 

ensure that the ECCC remains 

corruption-free and well-managed. 

Dated: May 1, 2012. 

Ariel Wyckoff, 

Program Analyst, Bureau of East Asian and 

Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State. 

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meeting of the U.S. State Department— 

Overseas Security Advisory Council on 

June 5 and 6, 2012. Pursuant to Section 

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571–345–2214. 

Dated: April 17, 2012. 

Scott P. Bultrowicz, 

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