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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
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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.
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Dated: May 1, 2012.
Ariel Wyckoff,
Program Analyst, Bureau of East Asian and
Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 7818]
Overseas Security Advisory Council
(OSAC) Meeting Notice; Closed
Meeting
The Department of State announces a
meeting of the U.S. State Department—
Overseas Security Advisory Council on
June 5 and 6, 2012. Pursuant to Section
10(d) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix), 5
U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and 5 U.S.C.
552b(c)(7)(E), it has been determined
that the meeting will be closed to the
public. The meeting will focus on an
examination of corporate security
policies and procedures and will
involve extensive discussion of trade
secrets and proprietary commercial
information that is privileged and
confidential, and will discuss law
enforcement investigative techniques
and procedures. The agenda will
include updated committee reports, a
global threat overview, and other
matters relating to private sector
security policies and protective
programs and the protection of U.S.
business information overseas.
For more information, contact Marsha
Thurman, Overseas Security Advisory
Council, U.S. Department of State,
Washington, DC 20522–2008, phone:
571–345–2214.
Dated: April 17, 2012.
Scott P. Bultrowicz,
Director of the Diplomatic Security Service,
U.S. Department of State.
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[Public Notice 7872]
Notice of Meeting
Pursuant to the provisions of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), the Advisory Committee on the
Secretary of State’s Strategic Dialogue
with Civil Society will convene in
Washington, DC on May 16, 2012. The
Committee provides advice on the
formulation of U.S. policies, proposals,
and strategies for engagement with, and
protection of, civil society worldwide.
The objective of this meeting is to
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 7818]
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Meeting Notice; Closed
Meeting
The Department of State announces a meeting of the U.S. State
Department--Overseas Security Advisory Council on June 5 and 6, 2012.
Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. Appendix), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E), it
has been determined that the meeting will be closed to the public. The
meeting will focus on an examination of corporate security policies and
procedures and will involve extensive discussion of trade secrets and
proprietary commercial information that is privileged and confidential,
and will discuss law enforcement investigative techniques and
procedures. The agenda will include updated committee reports, a global
threat overview, and other matters relating to private sector security
policies and protective programs and the protection of U.S. business
information overseas.
For more information, contact Marsha Thurman, Overseas Security
Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-2008,
phone: 571-345-2214.
Dated: April 17, 2012.
Scott P. Bultrowicz,
Director of the Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Department of State.
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