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Witness Protection
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Witness Protection
Gregory Townsend
former Senior Legal Officer, UN ICTY
ICC
ICTY / IRMCT
July 2019
At the ICTR, approximately 3,400 witnesses testified
84% of witnesses were granted protection measures
WISP supports 106 victims and witnesses living with HIV
Only 23% of witnesses called to testify were female
77 witnesses testified before ICTR via video-conference link
ICC Witness Protective Measures (Rules 87 & 88)
Nearly identical to ICTY measures.
Victims & Witnesses Unit (VWU) conducts familiarisation process for witnesses
Protocol agreed that governs each trial. Chambers split on allowing "proofing."
Parties calling witnesses must identify to VWU any "vulnerabilities" of witnesses
Parties should consult with VWU about any requests for protective measures
VWU often assists witnesses in reading back of their prior written statements
After testimony, witnesses may give feedback on experience in a questionnaire.
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