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Open Society Justice Initiative Commends Ruling on Prisoners' Rights in Kazakhstan, Calls for Investigation of Torture

A ruling by Kazakhstan's Constitutional Council overturning a legal provision limiting the rights of prisoners who protested against widespread torture in prison is a step in the right direction, but authorities must investigate prisoners'...

March 27, 2008
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Open Society Justice Initiative Calls on Khmer Rouge Court to Fix Human Resource Problems

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia must address serious flaws in hiring and other personnel practices, according to the Open Society Justice Initiative.

October 05, 2007
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Open Society Justice Initiative Urges Release of Khmer Rouge Court Audit

The United Nations Development Program must make public the full audit report on personnel management at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, according to the Open Society Justice Initiative.

September 28, 2007
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Open Society Justice Initiative Hails Arrest of Former Khmer Rouge Leader

The arrest of former Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia was praised by the Open Society Justice Initiative.

September 20, 2007
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Urgent Action Needed on Rules for Khmer Rouge Tribunal

In an open letter to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the Open Society Justice Initiative and other civil society group urge the court to adopt internal rules of procedure that satisfy international standards for the holding...

March 05, 2007
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Corruption Allegations at Khmer Rouge Court Must Be Investigated Thoroughly

Corruption allegations leveled at Cambodian judges and court officials at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia must be investigated thoroughly, writes the Open Society Justice Initiative.

February 14, 2007
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Urgent Action Needed on Rules for Khmer Rouge Court

Urgent action is needed to ensure the timely adoption of rules to govern the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia according to the Open Society Justice Initiative.

January 29, 2007
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Public Defenders from Seven Nations Gather for Training

Over 30 public defenders from seven countries gathered for a workshop on improving public defense services convened by the Open Society Justice Initiative.

January 24, 2007
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