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Supporting int'l criminal justice & US-ICC relations through advocacy, education, and practical legal assistance. Joint initiative of @chr_aba and @ABACJS.

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Our latest Arguendo roundtable feat. new contributions for 2021, revisits a previous (2014) question:

What are the Next Steps in the US-ICC Relationship?

https://t.co/oiA7Tsf7qL

@PillaiPriy, @bapple123, Stephen Rademaker, @AllenSWeiner, Justice Goldsone, & Amb. David Scheffer

[ABA Justice Defenders Program @JusticeDefend]

#Belarus: On 24 Jan 2025 at 1500 CET, join @IBAHRI, @L4L_INT, @chr_aba, & @TheLawSociety for an online event marking the International #DayOfTheEndangeredLawyer. This year, we spotlight the challenges faced by lawyers in #Belarus. Register now! https://t.co/QQpmBXg3PB

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Civil society has been crucial so far in advancing consideration of a crimes against humanity treaty. For more information on the effort to move this conversation forward at the UN and ways to get involved, check out resources from @GlobalJusticeC.

https://t.co/zpAYTD5Wei

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Recently on @AsymmetricalH, experts @leilasadat1 @PillaiPriy explained the need, progress and work ahead for an international treaty on crimes against humanity, which will be discussed in the UN Sixth Committee this Thursday, Oct. 10 ⚖️

[Asymmetrical Haircuts @AsymmetricalH]

It’s hard to believe there’s no treaty (yet) for Crimes against Humanity — but the cogs are finally turning, and the implications it could have for gender justice are exciting.

Episode out now👇

https://t.co/j1sQjE21dR

@janethanderson @vdbergstephanie @PillaiPriy @leilasadat1

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The ICC recently unsealed arrest warrants for 6 individuals (including both prominent militia members and individuals within the Libyan security sector allegedly associated with the militia) allegedly linked to crimes committed in Tarhunah, #Libya.

https://t.co/YfwpcZ4s8Q

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Having received a referral from a State Party, the ICC Prosecutor proceeds to evaluate any information to determine whether there is a "reasonable basis" to believe crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed, and to proceed opening an investigation.

RS Art. 53:

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Today: Lithuania requested the ICC OTP to investigate alleged crimes against humanity committed in the Republic of Belarus (a non-ICC State party), stating that part of the elements of the alleged crimes was committed on the territory of Lithuania (an ICC State Party).

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

Statement of #ICC Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC on receipt of a referral by the Republic of #Lithuania ⤵️
https://t.co/RzG5kZZOfE

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Referrals from States Parties (where the alleged crimes were either committed on the territory of a State Party or by its nationals) are one of three ways alleged atrocity crime situations can come within ICC jurisdiction.

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

📅 Five more days (until 30 September 2024) to complete the questionnaire on the #ICC’s strategy in relation to victims ➡️ https://t.co/etHjIGY6nR

📖 Learn more: https://t.co/MxUg8Mv3AU

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The ABA adopted policy in 2020 "condemning threats by governments to the International Criminal Court and its officers and personnel in the performance of their duties" and urging all national governments to respect the independence of the Court.

https://t.co/5Abz6nCq0F

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In @just_security, @bechamilton @rgoodlaw outline the legislative background and risks of a proposed bill by some US lawmakers to again sanction the ICC, which is set to be considered in a Senate committee hearing tomorrow.

https://t.co/4t0fSo9GjP

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The @IntlCriminalCourt is inviting contributions from NGOs, civil society, and other external parties with experience in victim engagement to inform the Court's Victims Strategy, currently under revision.

Submit feedback through the Court's online questionnaire by Sept. 30!

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

📢 As part of the review of its strategy in relation to victims, the #ICC publishes a questionnaire for contributions from external actors with expertise in the matter. Learn more ⤵️
https://t.co/MxUg8Mv3AU

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From @justiceinfonet, a look at some of the trial's challenges, the perspective of some victims, and remaining questions. #Guinea #crimesagainsthumanity

https://t.co/ynDzppWqGB

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Yesterday, a court in #Guinea convicted Moussa Dadis Camara & other perpetrators of killing & sexual violence crimes (reclassified as #crimesagainsthumanity, a first in Guinea) against protesters at a stadium in Conakry 28/9/2009.

Context from @fidh_en: https://t.co/mhZqL6nfQq

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The Situation in Guinea was under preliminary examination by the ICC from 2009-2022. The Prosecutor welcomed the verdict, noting the ICC has encouraged & supported domestic authorities in Guinea as these proceedings progressed. #complementarity

https://t.co/q48jFLVCur

[coalitionfortheicc @ngos4justice]

As we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the #ICC Rome Statute on #InternationalJusticeDay (17 July), the @intlcrimcourt faces serious & concerning threats to its independence & global mandate.

States must act in defense of the Court's mandate & victims’ equal access to justice.

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

#OnThisDay 22 years ago: the #ICC was officially established.

📷 1 July 2002: Over 60 States ratified the #RomeStatute, bringing the international treaty into effect and creating the ICC. Since then, 120+ States became parties to the Statute.

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Coming tomorrow, an important judgment at the ICC in the Al Hassan case. #Mali

For a look at some of the legal questions raised in the case, check out a past symposium @Articles_of_War @armedgroupsintl :
https://t.co/G4aFhd86Et

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

The judgment on conviction or acquittal of Mr #AlHassan will be delivered tomorrow at 12:00 (CEST) 🎥 Live on #ICC website & Facebook.

📖 Learn more about this case concerning crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed in #Timbuktu, #Mali: https://t.co/eL8doBd3ZH

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And yesterday, @IntlCrimCourt unsealed an existing arrest warrant (originally issued 2017 under seal) in the situation in #Mali. Iyad Ag Ghaly is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in northern Mali Jan. 2012- Jan. 2013.

https://t.co/J59ztcpHZr

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TODAY: ICC issues arrest warrants for Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu & Valery Vasilyevich Gerasimov in the situation in #Ukraine. They are accused of war crimes for allegedly directing attacks and excessively harming civilian objects & CAH of inhumane acts.
https://t.co/dcrBhVPXOd

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Pros. Khan said the decision reflected a "continued commitment to give meaningful effect to the protection that the law provides to civilians and protected objects....one of the core objectives of international humanitarian law is the protection of civilians in armed conflicts."