Published in: Legalbrief
Accused former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav, more commonly known as 'Duch,' unexpectedly asked to be released at the close of his trial last week.
A Jurist report notes that his request before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia was a complete departure from his previous conduct, as he has co-operated with the trial and repeatedly apologised to his victims and their families. His lawyers took different approaches in their closing remarks, with one stating that his client was not guilty and the other asking for clemency. If Kaing is found guilty, he will serve 40 years in jail, so long as this departure from his earlier co-operation does not return him to the maximum sentence of life imprisonment. A verdict is expected in March, the report says.
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