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Judicial Update

In an open session today, the Presiding Judge i n this appeal, Judge Akua Kuenyehia, read a summary of the Judgment of the Appeals C hamber and of the separate opinions by J udges Sang-Hyun Song and Judge Anita U šacka. The Presiding Judge indicated that t he Appeals Chamber examined thoroughly the three grounds of appeal submitted by the Defence of Mr Senussi. The Appeals Chamber c oncluded that there were no errors in the findings of the Pre-Trial Chamber that Libya is not unwilling or unable to genuinely prosecute Mr Al-Senussi, or in the exercise of its discretion in the conduct of the proceedings and in the evaluation of the evidence.

In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC does not replace national criminal justice systems; rather, it complements them. The ICC can investigate and, where warranted, prosecute and try individuals only if the State ​Presiding ICC Judge in this appeal, Judge Akua Kuenyehia, delivers Appeals Chamber judgment in the case concerned does not, cannot or is unwilling against Al-Senussi, confirming the case is inadmissible before the ICC © ICC-CPI genuinely to do so.

Today's judgment has no bearing on the case against Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi. On 31 May 2013, Pre-Trial Chamber I rejected Libya's challenge to the admissibility of the case against Saif Al Islam Gaddafi and reminded Libya of its obligation to surrender the suspect to the Court. On 21 May 2014, the ICC Appeals Chamber confirmed the Pre-Trial Chamber I's decision.

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Audiovisual materials

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Decisions and orders

Judgment on the appeal of Mr Abdullah Al-Senussi against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I of 11 October 2013 entitled “Decision on the admissibility of the case against Abdullah Al-Senussi'” (including Separate Opinion of Judge Sang-Hyun Song and Separate Opinion of Judge Anita Ušacka) Issued by the Appeals Chamber on 24 July 2014

Decision following the declaration of inadmissibility of the case against Abdullah Al-Senussi before the Court Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I on 7 August 2014

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Situation in Côte d’Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire, which was not party to the Rome Statute at the time, had accepted the jurisdiction of the ICC on 18 April 2003; on 14 December 2010 and 3 May 2011, the Presidency of Côte d’Ivoire reconfirmed the country’s acceptance of this jurisdiction. On 3 October 2011, the Pre-Trial Chamber authorised the Prosecutor to open an investigation into the situation in Côte d’Ivoire since 28 November 2010. On 22 February 2012, Pre-Trial Chamber III decided to expand its authorisation for the investigation in Côte d’Ivoire to include crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court allegedly committed between 19 September 2002 and 28 November 2010. On 15 February 2013, Côte d’Ivoire ratified the Rome Statute. The confirmation of charges hearing in the case The Prosecutor v. Laurent Gbagbo took place from 19 to 28 February 2013. On 12 June 2014, Pre-Trial Chamber I confirmed by majority four charges of crimes against humanity (murder, rape, other inhumane acts or–in the alternative – attempted murder, and persecution) against Laurent Gbagbo and committed him for trial before a Trial Chamber. On 22 November 2012, Pre-Trial Chamber I unsealed a warrant of arrest in the case The Prosecutor v. Simone Gbagbo for four charges of crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the territory of Côte d'Ivoire between 16 December 2010 and 12 April 2011. On 1 October 2013, Côte d’Ivoire challenged the admissibility of the Simone Gbagbo case. Pre-Trial Chamber I will issue a decision on this issue in due course. Mrs Gbagbo is not in the Court's custody. On 30 September 2013, Pre-Trial Chamber I unsealed an arrest warrant in the case The Prosecutor v. Charles Blé Goudé initially issued on 21 December 2011 for four counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the territory of Côte d’Ivoire between 16 December 2010 and 12 April 2011. On 22 March 2014, Charles Blé Goudé was surrendered to the ICC by the national authorities of Côte d´Ivoire and he made his first appearance before the ICC on 27 March 2014. The confirmation of charges hearing is scheduled to open on 22 September 2014. Mr Blé Goudé is in the Court’s custody.

Decisions and orders

Laurent Gbagbo Case Decision on “Prosecution Request for Extension of Page Limit” Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I on 29 July 2014

Blé Goudé Case Second Decision on victims’ participation in the pre-trial proceedings and related issues Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I on 1 August 2014

Decision on the "Prosecution's Request for an Extension of the Page Limit for the Document Containing the Charges" Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I on 14 August 2014

Situation in Darfur, Sudan There are five cases in the situation in Darfur, Sudan: The Prosecutor v. Ahmad Muhammad Harun (”Ahmad Harun”) and Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al- Rahman (”Ali Kushayb”); The Prosecutor v. Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir; The Prosecutor v. Bahar Idriss Abu Garda; The Prosecutor v. Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain; and The Prosecutor v. Abdel Raheem Muhammad Hussein. Five warrants of arrest have been issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I for Messrs Harun, Kushayb, Al Bashir and Hussein. The four suspects remain at large. A summons to appear was issued for Mr Abu Garda who appeared voluntarily before the Chamber on 18 May 2009. After the confirmation of charges hearing, in February 2010, Pre-Trial Chamber I declined to confirm the charges. Two other summonses to appear were issued against Mr Banda and Mr Jerbo who appeared voluntarily on 17 June 2010; the confirmation of charges hearing took place on 8 December 2010. On 7 March 2011, Pre-Trial Chamber I unanimously decided to confirm the charges of war crimes brought by the ICC Prosecutor against Mr Banda and Mr Jerbo, and committed them to trial. On 16 March 2011, the ICC Presidency constituted Trial Chamber IV and referred the case to it. On 4 October 2013, Trial Chamber IV terminated the proceedings against Saleh Jerbo after receiving evidence pointing towards the death of Mr Jerbo on 19 April 2013. The opening of the trial in the Banda case is scheduled for 18 November 2014.

Decisions and orders

Banda Case Order on the Prosecution's application for leave to reply to filing ICC-02/05-03/09-592-Conf Issued by Trial Chamber IV on 14 August 2014

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Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ratified the Rome Statute on 11 April 2002. On 3 March 2004, the Government of the DRC referred the situation in its territory to the Court. After a preliminary analysis, the Prosecutor initiated an investigation on 21 June 2004. In this situation, six cases have been brought before the relevant Chambers: The Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo; The Prosecutor v. Bosco Ntaganda; The Prosecutor v. Germain Katanga; The Prosecutor v. Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui; The Prosecutor v. Callixte Mbarushimana; and The Prosecutor v. Sylvestre Mudacumura. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, Germain Katanga and Bosco Ntaganda are currently in the ICC's custody. Sylvestre Mudacumura remains at large. The trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo started on 26 January 2009. On 14 March 2012, Trial Chamber I convicted Mr Lubanga Dyilo and he was sentenced on 10 July 2012 to a total period of 14 years of imprisonment. On 7 August 2012, Trial Chamber I issued a decision on the principles and the process to be implemented for reparations to victims in the case. All three decisions are currently subject to appeal. The trial in the case against Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui started on 24 November 2009 and closing statements were heard from 15 to 23 May 2012. On 21 November 2012, Trial Chamber II decided to sever the charges against Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui and Germain Katanga. On 18 December 2012, Trial Chamber II acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui of the charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity and ordered his immediate release. On 21 December 2012, Mr Ngudjolo Chui was released from custody. The Office of the Prosecutor has appealed the verdict. On 7 March 2014, Trial Chamber II convicted German Katanga, as an accessory, of one count of crime against humanity and four counts of war crimes committed during the attack on the village of Bogoro, Ituri, on 24 February 2003. The Prosecutor and the Defence had appealed the judgment, but discontinued the appeals on 25 June 2014. On 23 May 2014, Trial Chamber II, ruling in the majority, sentenced Germain Katanga to a total of 12 years’ imprisonment. The time spent in detention at the ICC – between 18 September 2007 and 23 May 2014 – will be deducted from the sentence. Decisions on possible reparations to victims will be rendered later. On 16 December 2011, Pre-Trial Chamber I declined to confirm the charges in the caseThe Prosecutor v. Callixte Mbarushimana. Mr Mbarushimana was released on 23 December 2011. On 22 March 2013, Bosco Ntaganda surrendered himself to the Court voluntarily and is now in the ICC’s custody. His initial appearance hearing took place before Pre-Trial Chamber II on 26 March 2013. The confirmation of charges hearing in the case was held from 10 to 14 February 2014. On 9 June 2014, Pre-Trial Chamber II unanimously confirmed charges consisting in 13 counts of war crimes and 5 counts of crimes against humanity against Bosco Ntaganda and committed him for trial before a Trial Chamber.

Decisions and orders

Ntaganda Case Order postponing and setting a new date for the status conference Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 16 July 2014

Katanga Case Decision on the victims' requests to participate in the appeal proceedings Issued by the Appeals Chamber on 24 July 2014

Situation in Kenya On 31 March 2010, Pre-Trial Chamber II granted the Prosecutor’s request to open an investigation proprio motu in the situation in Kenya, State Party since 2005. Following summonses to appear issued on 8 March 2011 in two separate cases, six Kenyan citizens voluntarily appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber II on 7 and 8 April 2011. The confirmation of charges hearings in the two cases took place from 1 to 9 September 2011, and 21 September to 5 October 2011, respectively. On 23 January 2012, the judges confirmed the charges only against William Samoei Ruto, Joshua Arap Sang, Francis Kirimi Muthaura and Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and committed them to trial. On 18 March 2013, the charges against Francis Kirimi Muthaura were withdrawn. The trial in the case The Prosecutor v. William Samoei Ruto and Joshua Arap Sang started on 10 September 2013. The trial in the case of The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is scheduled to start on 7 October 2014. On 2 October 2013, Pre-Trial Chamber II unsealed an arrest warrant in the case The Prosecutor v. Walter Osapiri Barasa, initially issued on 2 August 2013, for several offences against the administration of justice, consisting of corruptly influence or attempting to corruptly influence ICC witnesses. Mr Barasa is not in the Court's custody.

Decisions and orders

Kenyatta Case Decision on the Prosecution's revised cooperation request Issued by Trial Chamber V(b) on 29 July 2014

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Situation in the Central African Republic The situation was referred to the Court by the Government of the Central African Republic in December 2004. The Prosecutor opened an investigation in May 2007. The trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo started before Trial Chamber III on 22 November 2010, for two charges of crimes against humanity and three charges of war crimes, and the submission of evidence in the case is now closed. On 20 November 2013, a warrant of arrest for Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Aimé Kilolo Musamba, Jean-Jacques Mangenda Kabongo, Fidèle Babala Wandu, and Narcisse Arido was issued by the ICC for offences against the administration of justice allegedly committed in connection with the case The Prosecutor v. Jean- Pierre Bemba Gombo. On 25 November 2013, Fidèle Babala Wandu and Aimé Kilolo Musamba were transferred to the ICC Detention Centre. On 27 November 2013, Aimé Kilolo Musamba, Fidèle Babala Wandu, and Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo made their initial appearance before the ICC. Jean-Jacques Mangenda Kabongo was transferred to the ICC Detention Centre on 4 December 2013 and made his initial appearance before the ICC on 5 December 2013. Narcisse Arido was transferred to the ICC Detention Centre on 18 March 2014 and made his initial appearance on 20 March 2014. The decision on the confirmation of the charges will be made in writing in due course.

Decisions and orders

Bemba Case Decision on "Defence Request for leave to appeal decision ICC-01/05-01/08-3101" Issued by Trial Chamber III on 13 August 2014

Decision on "Defence Request for Leave to Appeal 'Decision on Defence Motion on Privileged Communications'" Issued by Trial Chamber III on 14 August 2014

Bemba, Kilolo et al. Case Decision on "Narcisse Arido's request for interim release" Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 24 July 2014

Decision on the “Request seeking the Prosecution to provide to the Kilolo Defence specific information relating to its reimbursement of Prosecution witnesses” dated 27 June 2014 Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 25 July 2014

Decision on the Presiding Judge of the Appeals Chamber in the appeal of Mr Narcisse Arido against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber II entitled "Decision on 'Narcisse Arîdo's request for interim release'" Issued by the Appeals Chamber on 30 July 2014

Decision on the reclassification, redaction and transmission to Trial Chamber III of “Mémoire de défense avec les annexes publiques A et B” submitted by the Defence for Mr Mangenda on 30 July 2014 Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 31 July 2014

Decision on the “Prosecution request for variation of time limit for confirmation response” dated 4 August 2014 Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 5 August 2014

Decision on the first review of Aimé Kilolo Musamba’s detention pursuant to article 60(3) of the Statute Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 5 August 2014

Decision on the first review of Jean-Jacques Mangenda Kabongo’s detention pursuant to article 60(3) of the Statute Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 5 August 2014

Decision on the "Demande d'autorisation aux fins d'appel contre la décison de la Chambre du 11 juin 2014, du refus de participation au stade préliminairre" Issued by the Appeals Chamber on 7 August 2014

Decision on the '"Requête aux fins d'obtenir autorisation de retrait en qualité de Conseil principal de la Défense de M. Aimé Kilolo Musamba (Norme 78-1 du Règlement de la Cour)" Issued by Pre-Trial Chamber II on 15 August 2014

Relevant Links Courtroom proceedings can be followed on the ICC website: www.icc-cpi.int, where you can also consult the hearing schedule.

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Other Statements and Events

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine

On 5 August 2014, the Prosecutor of the International criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”), Mrs Fatou Bensouda received H.E. Mr Riad al-Malki, the Foreign Minister of Palestine at the Seat of the Court in The Hague following a request by the Minister for a meeting. At the meeting, Minister al-Malki expressed serious concerns over the latest conflict in Gaza and requested clarifications on different mechanisms for a State to accept the jurisdiction of the ICC and generally regarding the legal framework of the Rome Statute. The meeting focused on providing those clarifications.

Palestine is not a State Party to the Rome Statute; neither has the Court received any official document from Palestine indicating acceptance of ICC jurisdiction or requesting the Prosecutor to open an investigation into any alleged crimes following the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution (67/19) on 29 November 2012, which accorded non-member observer State status to Palestine. Therefore, the ICC has no jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed on the territory of Palestine.

For further information, please consult the Report on Preliminary Examinations Activities (2013) of the Office of the Prosecutor.

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Source: Office of the Prosecutor

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ICC concludes Framework Cooperation Arrangement with the Parliament of

ICC President Judge Sang-Hyun Song and President of PARLASUR Hon. Rubén Martínez Huelmo met at MERCOSUR premises in () on 4 August 2014 © Parlamento del MERCOSUR

On 4 August 2014, Hon. Rubén Martínez Huelmo, President of PARLASUR (Parliament of the MERCOSUR, Common Market of the South) and the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, met at MERCOSUR premises in Montevideo (Uruguay) to sign an Exchange of Letters for the establishment of a Framework Cooperation Arrangement between the ICC and PARLASUR. Recalling the connections between peace, justice and sustainable development, the two organisations agreed to develop their mutual cooperation on matters of common interest.

Addressing the guests of the signing ceremony convened on this occasion, President Song stated that "each and every one of the 12 MERCOSUR Member States is a State Party to the Rome Statute, and each one of them has helped pave the way for a more effective international justice system. The shared aspiration of the ICC and MERCOSUR to unite the international community through cooperation and mutual understanding is the link that allows both organizations to jointly set the stepping stones for what today is a milestone agreement, and for what tomorrow can yield new avenues of combined efforts for the greater good."

In his remarks at the signing ceremony, President of PARLASUR Rubén Martínez Huelmo indicated MERCOSUR's commitment to this institution "since the Parliament is in tune with the full force of the Rome Statute (...), which has been ratified by all the MERCOSUR Member States." He added that PARLASUR has decided to sign this arrangement for the purpose of "the promotion and dissemination of international criminal law, the promotion and dissemination of the principles, values and provisions of the Rome Statute and other related documents, and at the same time to provide public and political support for the mandate and activities of the International Criminal Court, which is implementing the Statute." Likewise, "this signature will enable the Parliament to gain prestige, as it is the only parliament of integration which has a Commission for Citizenship and Human Rights which reports annually on the status of rights and therefore is an element that participates to PARLASUR's effort in safeguarding the great values of the Rome Statute."

Speaking at the event, Uruguayan Parliamentarian Felipe Michelini said that "it is a satisfaction that we advance in our work for the universality of the Rome Statute, so that all countries of the international community accede to the Statute (...) a task, which has allowed us to move forward, and to identify common objectives in the Rome Statute for the promotion and defense of human dignity."

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All countries in South America – including the 5 full members of MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and ) and the 7 associate members (, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname) – have joined the Rome Statute – the ICC's founding treaty. The ICC-PARLASUR Cooperation Arrangement, which is concluded in accordance with Article 87(6) of the Rome Statute, will help intensify the involvement of MERCOSUR and its Member States in the international criminal justice system. The Arrangement foresees that the ICC and PARLASUR will cooperate in matters of common interest such as: public and political support; promotion and dissemination of international criminal law, including the principles, values and provisions of the Rome Statute of the ICC; the promotion of legislation implementing the Rome Statute at national level as well as voluntary cooperation agreements of MERCOSUR Member States with the ICC; exchange of information and documents; and reciprocal invitations to conferences and meetings.

Exchange of Letters between the International Criminal Court and PARLASUR for the establishment of a Framework Cooperation Arrangement | English, Español

Remarks by ICC president Judge Sang-Hyun Song at the Ceremony | English

President Song concludes a visit to South America

ICC President Judge Sang-Hyun Song meeting with H.E. José Mujica on 4 August 2014, in Montevideo, Uruguay

The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, visited three South American States Parties to the Rome Statute – Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil – during the Court’s summer recess. His visit forms part of the Court’s efforts to engage actively with the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, which has since the very beginning been one of the driving forces behind the creation and development of the ICC.

On 28 July 2014, President Song met with Paraguay’s Minister of Justice, Ms Sheila Abed, in Asunción, Paraguay. He thanked Minister Abed for her country’s strong support of the ICC and its operations and discussed possibilities for further expanding the cooperation between Paraguay and the Court.

On 4 August 2014, President Song conducted a series of meetings in Montevideo, Uruguay. He met with the President of Uruguay, H.E. José Mujica, who pledged continued support of the ICC which he considered to be a very important institution in the global aspirations to overcome mass violence. President Song thanked President Mujica for Uruguay’s exemplary support of the ICC. He also met with Uruguayan Foreign Minister H.E. Luis Almagro Lemes as well as the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay, Jorge Larrieux Rodríguez, and participated in the Opening Ceremony of the 1st Preparatory Meeting of the XVIII ICC President Judge Sang-Hyun Song meeting with President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay Ibero-American Judicial Summit. Jorge Larrieux Rodríguez in August 2014

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During his visit to Uruguay, President Song also signed an Exchange of Letters for the establishment of a Framework Cooperation Arrangement between the ICC and PARLASUR, the Parliament of MERCOSUR, Common Market of the South, a regional organization with headquarters in Montevideo. The signing ceremony took place at MERCOSUR’s headquarters at the invitation with Hon. Rubén Martínez Huelmo, President of PARLASUR, who signed the Arrangement on behalf of PARLASUR. President Song furthermore met with the High Representative of MERCOSUR, Mr Iván Ramalho, with whom he discussed the prospects of using the Cooperation Arrangement as a platform for common efforts in the future.

On 7 August 2014, President Song met the Inter-American Juridical Committee of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He underlined the two organisations’ shared commitment to the development of and respect for the international rule of law, as expressed in the 2011 Framework Cooperation Agreement between the ICC and OAS. He raised the fact that a number of OAS member states have not yet ratified the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ICC. He also stressed the Court’s need to conclude further framework cooperation agreements on witness relocation and on the enforcement of sentences – issues where the OAS could support the ICC vis-à-vis its member states. During his stay in Brazil, President Song also lectured at the 41 st Course in International Law organized by the OAS, titled “Dispute Resolution in International Law”, comprising legal professionals and academics from the Americas.

ASP President Intelmann speaks at Congressional briefing in Washington D.C. about ICC’s challenges

On 23 July 2014, the President of the Assembly of States Parties, H.E. Ms. Tiina Intelmann spoke about the challenges facing the International Criminal Court (ICC) and need for support from states in Washington DC (USA) at a Congressional briefing organized by the Washington Working Group on the ICC with the support of the office of Rep. Jim McGovern. President Intelmann recognized the contribution of the United States to the fight against impunity through activities in the field and other activities like the War Crimes Rewards Program. She also addressed the relationship of the Court with the United Nations Security Council, stressing the need for the Council to continue making referrals to the Court while ensuring that these referrals are made in a way that truly empowers the Court to do its work, including addressing the obligation to cooperate and the financing of referrals. President Intelmann stressed the common resolve of States Parties to work towards universal ratification of the Rome Statute. The event and discussion was live-tweeted from the Twitter account of President Intelmann @TIntelmann

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On 11 August 2014, members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council met with representatives of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Peace Palace in The Hague (The Netherlands) to hold informal discussions on strengthening cooperation with the ICC and coordination on matters of mutual concern. While the ICC is an independent international organisation which is not part of the UN system, the institutional relations between the ICC and the UN are governed by an agreement signed in 2004 and by articles 13 and 16 of the Rome Statute. © ICC-CPI

Heads of government, Ministers, Diplomats, civil society and individuals from all regions of the world participate in commemorations of the Day of International Criminal Justice, 17 July 2014

A selection of tweets from authorities of States Parties and signatories to the Rome Statute, international and regional organizations, the legal community, civil society and other individuals worldwide are available at https://storify.com/TIntelmann/17july-international-criminal-justice-day.

Additional information, statements and press releases issued around 17 July are available at: http://icc-cpi.int/en_menus/asp/asp%20events/ICJD/ Pages/default.aspx

10 Calendar

Calendar

Judicial developments • 22 September 2014 Scheduled opening of the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled in the caseThe Prosecutor v. Charles Blé Goudé • 7 October 2014 Scheduled opening of the trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta • 13 October 2014 Scheduled opening of the oral closing arguments in the trial The Prosecutor v. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo • 18 November 2014 Scheduled opening of the trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain

View the online ICC hearing schedule

Forthcoming activities

• 19-20 August 2014 ASP President Tiina Intelmann to hold consultations with the Brazilian government, civil society and academia, Brasilia (Brasil)

• 25 August 2014 ASP President Tiina Intelmann, ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and ICC Deputy Prosecutor James Stewart to attend 8th Annual International Humanitarian Law Dialogues, Meeting of Prosecutors co-sponsored by the Robert H. Jackson Center, New York (USA)

• 8 September 2014 ICC President Sang-Hyun Song to deliver lecture on the “International Criminal Court in a transitional justice paradigm“, Wits University, Johannesburg (South Africa)

• 9-11 September 2014 ASP President Tiina Intelmann and ICC President Sang-Hyun Song to participate in Seminar on “Africa and the ICC: Lessons Learned and Synergies Ahead”, organised by Africa Legal Aid (AFLA), Johannesburg (South Africa)

• 10 September 2014 ICC President Sang-Hyun Song to deliver presentation in Roundtable Discussion on ‘Lessons from South Africa for international justice’, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Cape Town (South Africa)

• 21 September 2014 ICC to open its doors for The Hague International Day, The Hague (Netherlands)

The calendar is subject to last-minute changes.

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