Michèle Laborde-Barbanègre, Guy Mushiata, and Meritxell Regue
Publication Date:
05-2014
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)
Abstract:
This briefing paper provides an overview of the proceedings against Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo before the International Criminal Court. The conviction and sentence against Katanga signifies the first final judgment of the ICC.
Topic:
Criminal Justice, Accountability, and International Criminal Court (ICC)
Michèle Laborde-Barbanègre, Guy Mushiata, and Meritxell Regue
Publication Date:
06-2014
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)
Abstract:
This paper provides a description of the brief proceedings against Callixte Mbarushimana and Sylvestre Mudacumura before the International Criminal Court.
Topic:
Criminal Justice, Accountability, and International Criminal Court (ICC)
Michèle Laborde-Barbanègre, Guy Mushiata, and Meritxell Regue
Publication Date:
05-2014
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)
Abstract:
This briefing paper provides an overview of the proceedings against Thomas Lubanga before the International Criminal Court since the start of the prosecutor’s investigation in 2004 until the 2012 decisions of Trial Chamber I concerning the verdict, the sentence, and reparations. It identifies the most important rulings and issues surrounding the case.
Topic:
Criminal Justice, Accountability, and International Criminal Court (ICC)
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)
Abstract:
This briefing paper analyzes and reflects on the development of the ICC prosecutor’s strategy and application of procedural rules, since operations began at the International Criminal Court more than a decade ago. The mixed results of the court’s first cases, which arise from the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, underscore that the ICC, as a complementary forum, is not mandated to investigate and prosecute all international crimes. National courts must step in. The paper recommends, among other reforms, that the court explore new ways to adapt the Rules of Procedure and Evidence to take into consideration the important role and participation of civil society.
Topic:
Civil Society, International Law, Criminal Justice, Accountability, and International Criminal Court (ICC)