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world2 hours ago•19 min saved

The ICC's Fitness Vote: Can Its Prosecutor Lead Again?

Ahead of Friday’s Assembly of States Parties vote on whether ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan should be removed, the authors argue the decision is about the Office’s capacity to function under Article 46, not a criminal trial. They acknowledge procedural flaws but insist the fitness question must be decided on the total record—including Khan’s prolonged absence, bar suspension, and staff concerns about trust and retaliation—rather than the process alone. They call for independent, pre-established mechanisms for investigating senior officials and conclude Khan should not resume duties, urging governance reform as the immediate priority.

via Just Security|

#article-46 #assembly-of-states-parties #icc

world1 month ago•1 min saved

ICC Presidency Announces ASP Referral and Immediate Suspension in Prosecutor Disciplinary Proceedings

The ICC Presidency confirms that the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) Bureau referred the Prosecutor’s disciplinary proceedings to the ASP, suspended the Prosecutor from duty with immediate effect, and called a special ASP session to decide the matter, underscoring the Court’s commitment to accountability, victims’ rights, and the integrity of judicial proceedings.

via | International Criminal Court|

#asp-bureau #disciplinary-proceedings #icc

international-law1 year ago•5 min saved

Global Tensions Rise as ICC Targets Israeli Leaders with Arrest Warrants

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, over their roles in the Gaza conflict, and for Hamas commander Mohammed Deif for attacks on Israel. This unprecedented move against leaders of a Western-allied nation raises questions about potential charges against US officials for supporting Israel's military actions. Legal experts suggest that while the US is not a party to the Rome Statute, the ICC could theoretically pursue charges under Article 25, which addresses individual criminal responsibility, if evidence shows US officials knowingly facilitated war crimes.

via Middle East Eye|

#icc #international-law #israel

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

ICC Prosecutor: Blocking Aid to Gaza May Constitute a Crime

The International Criminal Court's Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has stated that impeding aid to Gaza could be considered a crime under the jurisdiction of the ICC. Khan called on Israel to ensure that civilians have access to basic food and medicine, emphasizing that curtailment of these rights could lead to criminal responsibility under the Rome Statute. He also expressed his intention to visit Gaza and Israel to vindicate these rights. Aid supplies to Gaza have been severely limited since Israel's bombardment began, with Oxfam accusing Israel of using "starvation as a weapon of war." The ICC has ongoing investigations into alleged crimes committed in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gaza #humanitarian-aid #icc

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Armenia Defies Russia, Joins International Criminal Court

Armenia's parliament has voted to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that strains its ties with Russia after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over events in Ukraine. Russia has called Armenia's effort to join the ICC an "unfriendly step." The ratification of the Rome Statute by Armenia would bind countries to arrest Putin for war crimes if he sets foot on their soil. Armenia's decision is seen as a response to Azerbaijan's aggression against the country. Relations between Armenia and Russia have deteriorated, with Moscow blaming Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for damaging ties by embracing the West. It remains uncertain whether Armenia will withdraw from Russia-dominated alliances.

via Euronews|

#armenia #international-criminal-court #international-relations

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

The Global Debate: Should Putin be Arrested?

An arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin is dividing world leaders, with some countries indicating they may not comply with the warrant if Putin sets foot on their soil. Hungary and South Africa, both members of the court, have not committed to executing the arrest warrant. The ICC accused Putin of overseeing the alleged war crime of the unlawful abduction and deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. The court relies on member countries to cooperate and use their own law enforcement bodies to detain suspects if they cross their borders.

via NBC News|

#hungary #international-criminal-court #politics