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Some Quick Reflections on the Gbagbo Acquittal at the ICC

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Mark Kersten

Over the last few days, I have had the opportunity to contribute to a few articles and programmes covering the acquittal of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and his political ally Charles Blé Goudé at the International Criminal Court (ICC). … Continue reading →

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As Battle over Victor’s Justice Looms, Maybe the ICC Should Let Côte d’Ivoire Prosecute Simone Gbagbo

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Unless there are any delays, and let’s face there are almost always delays, the trial of Côte d’Ivoire’s former First Lady will begin at the end of this month. Simone Gbagbo faces charges of crimes against humanity as a result … Continue reading →

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A Portrait from The Hague: All You Need to Know About What Laurent Gbagbo Wants You to Know

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Not all ICC indictees spend their days awaiting trial by writing self-serving biographies. But that is exactly what Laurent Gbagbo, the former President of  Côte d’Ivoire, has done. Sophie T. Rosenberg joins JiC for this  post on Gbagbo’s recently published … Continue reading →

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If Simone Gbagbo ends up in The Hague, She won’t be the First

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Mark Kersten

As readers will know, the ICC has unsealed an arrest warrant for Simone Gbagbo, becoming the first woman indicted by the Court. Today, Janet Anderson joins JiC for this timely background post on women who have been tried at international criminal tribunals. … Continue reading →

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The ICC Nabs its First Head of State: Laurent Gbagbo Heading to The Hague

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Mark Kersten

To all those who have bemoaned the International Criminal Court for its inability to lure heads of state before its judges: you have about a day or so to get it out of your system. If reports are correct, the … Continue reading →

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“These conflicts will be resolved by law or war.” An Interview with former ICC Judge Howard Morrison

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Mark Kersten

The following is an interview, conducted by Shehzad Charania, with former ICC Judge Sir Howard Morrison. Shehzad is is the Director of the Attorney General’s Office and International Law Adviser to the PM’s Office. His other interviews with ICC luminaries … Continue reading →

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Between Continuity and Renewal: ICC Office of the Prosecutor, 3.0

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Mark Kersten

Sergey Vasiliev joins JiC for this guest-post on the future of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Sergey is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Criminal Law & Amsterdam Center for International Law, University of … Continue reading →

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What to Look for in the Next ICC Prosecutor

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Mark Kersten

Alex Whiting joins us for this latest contribution in our ongoing symposium on the Next ICC Prosecutor. Alex is the Head of Investigations at the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. He is also a Harvard Law School Professor of Practice, former ICC and ICTY prosecutor, … Continue reading →

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What can and should the next Chief Prosecutor do to improve the ICC’s investigation techniques?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by PLabuda

Our joint symposium on the next ICC Prosecutor continues. Ewan Brown is Senior Analyst at the Commission for International Justice and Accountability; his prior service includes appointments as head of the Military Analysis Team at the ICTY-OTP, as Darfur Team … Continue reading →

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Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir may finally face justice for Darfur. But the work is not yet done

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Mark Kersten

Former Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir may soon face trial before judges of the International Criminal Court. Take a moment. Read that again. Let it sink in. The ICC shook the diplomatic world in 2009 when it issued a warrant for … Continue reading →

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