Original report from Phnom Penh
13 October 2009
Three international rights and justice organizations on Tuesday urged judges at the Khmer Rogue tribunal not to use testimony or forced confessions of prisoners as it moves forward with trials of jailed leaders of the regime.
Human Rights Watch, the International Commission of Jurists and Redress Trust issued a joint statement saying the use of forced confessions was counter to UN conventions.
“The organizations urge the [tribunal] to ensure that its proceedings adhere to international law and standards, which would contribute to the Court’s credibility and ability to leave behind a positive and long-lasting legacy,” the groups said. “A failure to do so would run counter to the international community’s fundamental rejection of torture and refusal to provide it any legitimacy, and potentially undermine the integrity of the [tribunal] itself.”
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