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#GlobalJustice Weekly – ICC independence under threat at annual assembly

In Global Justice news this week: Civil society warns against political interference with ICC independence; New reports on crimes against humanity and unfair trials in Libya; Palestinian NGO’s submission to the ICC; El Salvador set to become 124th ICC member … Continue reading

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ASP 14: ICC independence under threat at annual assembly

A political campaign at the annual session of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) governing body to influence the ongoing trial of Kenya’s deputy president sets a dangerous precedent for the Court’s independence, the Coalition for the ICC said today.

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ASP 14 Day 8: ICC independence at center of final ASP day

The 14th session of the Assembly of States Parties concluded late this evening. States adopted final resolutions on the Court’s 2016 budget, on cooperation and strengthening the ICC system. The Assembly elected a new member of the Trust Fund for Victims’ board … Continue reading

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ASP 14 Day 7: States agree ICC budget for 2016

With the 14th session of the Assembly of States Parties concluding tomorrow, states were busy finalizing a number of outstanding issues. The ICC’s budget for 2016 was agreed but discussions continued around Kenya and South Africa requests for additions to the omnibus resolution. … Continue reading

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ASP 14 Day 6: Debating efficiency and effectiveness

The efficiency and effectiveness of the ICC were at the center of discussions on the sixth day of the 14th session of the Assembly of States Parties in The Hague. States also agreed to delete article 124 from the Rome … Continue reading

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