Ukraine Launches Special Anti-Corruption Court
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on April 11 the launch of a special anti-corruption court to handle corruption cases as part of Ukraine’s $3.9 billion loan program with the IMF.…
How Defence Teams Work at International Criminal Court
According to the International Criminal Court (ICC), a strong defence is a vital component of a fair trial. The Defence teams represent and protect the rights of the defendant (suspect…
International Court of Justice to Appoint a New Registrar
Following the decision of the current Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to step down from his functions, the Court will elect a new Registrar for a term…
Criminal Court to Release Former President Laurent Gbagbo
Update Criminal Court to Release Former President Laurent Gbagbo Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), by majority, Judge Herrera Carbuccia dissenting, found Wednesday (16 January 2019) that…
Top ICC Officials Join Gender Champions Network
In order to break down gender barriers at all levels, top officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) – President Chile Eboe-Osuji, Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, and Registrar Peter Lewis –…
ICC Judges Amend the Regulations of the Court
The judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) adopted amendments to the Regulations of the Court during their fortieth plenary session on 12 November 2018. The amendments address a number…