12/06/2010 — Review Conference of the Rome Statute concludes in Kampala
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On 11 June 2010, the Review Conference of the Rome Statute concluded in Kampala, Uganda, after meeting for two weeks. Around 4600 representatives of States, and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations attended the Conference… (read more)

07/06/2010 — The Registrar of the ICC and delegates from States Parties to the Rome Statute face to face with the challenges of the Court in the ground
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The Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Silvana Arbia, together with representatives of States Parties to the Rome Statute, travelled to Bunia, the capital of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 5 June, 2010, to interact with affected communities and hear their views and concerns in relation to the work of the Court. The delegation consisted of representatives from 13 States Parties (Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), interested in learning more about the activities of the ICC field office in Bunia; they were able to see for themselves the progress achieved and the daily challenges which need to be overcome in the field in order to fulfil the mandate of the Court… (read more)

04/06/2010 — ICC and IBA launch national “Calling African Female Lawyers” campaign in Uganda
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Today, the national campaign for Uganda to increase the number of African female lawyers authorised to practice before the International Criminal Court (ICC) was launched in Kampala. The campaign, which is a part of a broader, international six-month campaign jointly-conducted by the ICC and the International Bar Association (IBA), aims to encourage experienced female lawyers from Uganda to play a crucial role at the ICC by representing victims or defendants in proceedings before the Court… (read more)

03/06/2010 — Review Conference: ICC President and Prosecutor participate in panels on complementarity and co-operation
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The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, and the Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo delivered statements today in a panel discussion on complementarity during the Review Conference that it is taking place in Kampala, Uganda. Judge Song participated also as key note speaker in the discussions on States co-operation with the ICC. During the first panel, moderated by Professor William A. Schabas, discussions focussed on the practical application of the principle of complementarity in the Rome Statute as well as possible activities and actions that States can undertake in order to strengthen and enable other States’ capabilities to conduct investigations and trials of international crimes, including the concept of “positive complementarity”… (read more)

02/06/2010 — Stocktaking of international criminal justice: Peace and Justice
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In the context of the stocktaking exercise on international criminal justice, a “Peace and Justice” session was held during the Review Conference in Kampala. The debates offered an opportunity for States to affirm that peace and justice are complementary, rather than mutually exclusive. The first speaker of the panel, Mr David Tolbert, President of the International Center for Transitional Justice, stated that the long-term benefits of pursuing justice far outweigh any short-term benefits of amnesties. He also pointed out that the role of the Prosecutor needs to be understood: he has to know the situation on the ground and be conscious of the importance of the timing of issuing arrest warrants… (read more)

02/06/2010 — ICC Registrar participates in panel on impact of the Rome Statute system on victims and affected communities
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The Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Madame Silvana Arbia, participated today in a panel discussion on the impact of the work of the Court on victims and affected communities. Discussions focused on participation of victims, protection of victims and witnesses, the role of outreach and the Trust Fund for Victims. The event was organised by the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute as part of its stocktaking exercise during the Review Conference of the Rome Statute, held in Kampala, Uganda. The discussion was opened with a presentation by Ms Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, followed by the screening of a video honouring victims of atrocities committed during conflicts… (read more)

02/06/2010 — Review Conference concludes the general debate and adopts the Kampala Declaration
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The Review Conference concluded its general debate on 1 June, with a total of 84 States (67 States Parties and 17 observers), along with Palestine, international organizations and NGOs having taken the floor to reiterate their commitment to the ICC mission of fighting against impunity, bringing justice to victims and deterring future atrocities… (read more)

01/06/2010 — The ICC signs enforcement agreements with Belgium, Denmark, and Finland
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The Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark and the Republic of Finland have signed agreements with the ICC to enforce the judges’ final sentences of imprisonment. “Having sufficient options in place to ensure the enforcement of judicially ordered sentences is an important element in the overall credibility of the judicial process at the ICC”, stated ICC President, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, during the signing ceremony. The ceremony took place on 1 June, 2010, in Kampala (Uganda), where the Review Conference of the Rome Statute is taking place…. (read more)

31/05/2010 — Review Conference of the Rome Statute opened in Kampala
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The Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened in Kampala, Uganda. Opening remarks were delivered by the President of the Assembly of States Parties, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon and the ICC President Judge Sang-Hyun Song. Statements were also made by the ICC Prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, the former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan and the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni…. (read more)

28/05/2010 — Multimedia exhibition and other ICC side events in Kampala during the Review Conference
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On 2 June, 2010, a multimedia installation titled “The road from Rome to Kampala” will open at the ICC field office in Kampala, Uganda. This event is part of a series of parallel activities organised by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the context of the Review Conference of the Rome Statute, which will be held in Kampala from 31 May to 11 June… (read more)

27/05/2010 — Review Conference of the Rome Statute: Series of videos on YouTube channel
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is launching on YouTube a series of short educational videos on the Review Conference of the Rome Statute that will be held in Kampala, Uganda, from 31 May to 11 June, 2010. The most relevant issues of the Conference are addressed by a number of key actors, including the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, the President of the Assembly of the States Parties, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, and the ICC President, Judge Sang-Hyun Song. The Convenor of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, Bill Pace, as well as representatives of States and other personalities will explain the relevance of the Review Conference, which constitutes a significant milestone for international justice… (read more)

27/05/2010 — Press Conference by the United Nations Secretary-General
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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, H.E. Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, and the President of the International Criminal Court, H.E. Judge Sang-Hyun Song, will hold a press conference on Monday, 31 May, 2010 at 13:00 hours at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Royal conference room… (read more)

26/05/2010 — Opening of the Review Conference of the Rome Statute in Kampala
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The Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will be opened on Monday, 31 May, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, Uganda. The Conference that will last until 11 June represents the first opportunity to consider amendments to the Rome Statute and to take stock of its implementation and impact since it entered into force in 2002. Around 2000 representatives of States, non-governmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations will participate… (read more)

22/05/2010 — Review Conference: Stocktaking related visit
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As part of the preparations for the Review Conference of the Rome Statute, which includes the topic “Stocktaking of international criminal justice”, a second group of delegates made a visit to Uganda. Ms. Miia Aro-Sánchez and Ms. Elena Bornand, representing Finland and Chile, respectively, focal points for the subtopic of the impact of the Rome Statute system on victims and affected communities, and Mr. Zenon Mukongo, delegate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the focal points for the subtopic of peace and justice, were accompanied by Ms. Elisabeth Rehn, member of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims, and Mr. Renan Villacis, Director of the Secretariat of the Assembly of States Parties… (read more)

21/05/2010 — Live Blog Session with Assembly of States Parties President, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser
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Please be informed that the President of the Assembly of the States Parties, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, will hold a live blogging session on Tuesday, 25 May, 2010, between 16:15 and 17:15 (The Hague local time). Ambassador Wenaweser will answer in English, French and Spanish to questions about the Review Conference of the Rome Statute which will take place in Kampala, Uganda, from 31 May to 11 June, 2010… (read more)

19/05/2010 — Press conference by the President of the Assembly of the States Parties
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The President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, will hold a press conference on Friday, 28 May, 2010 at 11:00 hours at the Uganda Media Centre, 26 Nile Avenue, Kampala. Ambassador Wenaweser will talk about the impact of the Review Conference of the Rome Statute on international criminal justice, which will take place in Kampala, Uganda from 31 May to 11 June 2010 at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. The Conference constitutes a significant milestone for the International Criminal Court not only because of the possible adoption of the amendments to the Rome Statute… (read more)