Africa: Medicine and Praises after Death
Recently the President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed his sadness at the deaths of an army general and soldiers killed by Islamic terrorists and paid tribute to them. Such a reaction paints a typical reprehensive picture of misplaced priority …
ICC judges agree on reforms in response to Independent Expert Review at annual retreat
ICC President Judge Piotr Hofmański during the 2021 ICC judicial retreat ©ICC-CPIOn 19 and 20 November 2021, the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) held their judicial retreat at the Court’s headquarters in The Hague. Due to the ongoing …
ICC Prosecutor Mr Karim A.A. Khan QC appoints Special Adviser on Mutual Legal Assistance
Further to the recent appointments of twenty Special Advisers (see here and here), the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”), Mr Karim A.A. Khan QC, has appointed Mr Yoshimitsu Yamauchi of Japan (Bio) to serve as …
Corruption Fights Corruption: The West, Media and Lip Service
The latest news that the USA will deny entry to Isabel dos Santos, one-time Africa’s richest woman, for corruption is a welcome development, which will ring an alarming bell for other corrupt individuals in Africa and the rest of the …
The “Partygate” Scandal: Taking responsibility and accountability and doing the right thing
Lying amongst politicians has gained currency and normalcy, becoming part of everyday reality. So is the shifting of responsibilities amongst leaders. You may ask the likes of Nigeria’s information minister Lai Mohammed if you have doubts. However, many of our …
Emancipation from mental slavery.
The worst injustice one can do to themselves is to believe that their condition is permanent or accept that only others can change their situation or destiny. Your condition becomes irremediable when you think that flying is an incurable illness …
ICC Prosecutor concludes the preliminary examination of the Situation in Bolivia
Today, I wish to announce the completion of the preliminary examination into the Situation in the Plurinational State of Bolivia (“Bolivia”). After a thorough and independent assessment of the information available to my Office, I have determined that the criteria …
Statement of ICC Prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan QC, on the Situation in Ukraine.
While on mission in Bangladesh, I have been closely following recent developments in and around Ukraine with increasing concern.I remind all sides conducting hostilities on the territory of Ukraine that pursuant to the declaration lodged on 8 September 2015, accepting …
ICC Prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan QC, opens an investigation on the Situation in Ukraine.
Please read the ICC Chief prosecutor’s statement on the above.Last Friday, I expressed my increasing concern, echoing those of world leaders and citizens of the world alike, over the events unfolding in Ukraine.Today, I wish to announce that I have …
ICC Prosecutor on Receipt of Referrals from 39 States Parties and the Opening of an Investigation in Ukraine.
On 28 February, I announced my decision to seek authorisation to open an investigation into the Situation in Ukraine, on the basis of my Office’s earlier conclusions arising from its preliminary examination, and encompassing any new alleged crimes falling within …