Cambodian torture chief accused of duping court

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Updated November 24, 2009 12:40:00

In Cambodia, closing statements have begun at the trial of the only Khmer Rouge leader to apologise publicly for his actions.

The man, known as Comrade Duch, is accused of war crimes, while he was the head of an infamous khmer rouge prison. Victims' lawyers have accused Duch of duping the court with "crocodile tears" as he gave evidence. Even if he's found guilty, there's scepticism about how much the UN-backed trial can achieve for those who suffered under Pol Pot's murderous regime.

Presenter: Sarah Dingle
Speakers: Karim Khan, lawyer for civil parties in the case against Duch; Nic Dunlop, author, The Lost Executioner

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