Statement by the Presidency on the decision of the ASP Bureau in the disciplinary proceedings against the ICC Prosecutor
| International Criminal Court • • world
Key Points:
- The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute has referred disciplinary proceedings against the ICC Prosecutor to the Assembly, suspended the Prosecutor immediately, and called a special session to address the matter.
- The ICC Presidency urges the Assembly of States Parties to prioritize concluding the disciplinary process swiftly.
- The Court emphasizes its commitment to accountability for international crimes, impartial proceedings, victim recognition, and the dignity and rights of its personnel.
- The Presidency highlights the ICC as a major achievement of human civilization and calls on all stakeholders to prioritize the institution's integrity, judicial process, and the interests of victims and affected communities.