Category Archives: International Criminal Court (ICC)

A Break in the Status Quo: Could North Korea be Referred to the ICC?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mark Kersten

It’s news that isn’t actually news. A Commission of Inquiry, set up by the United Nations, has issued a report concluding that North Korea has been committing crimes against humanity against its own people. Evidence was gathered primarily through the … Continue reading →

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No Bush-Style BIA – A Clarification on Mali and the US

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Mark Kersten

After even more digging, I have found no evidence of a Bilateral Immunity Agreement (BIA) between Mali and the US. Upon a more careful reading of the memorandum declaring that US troops participating in a UN stabilization mission in Mali … Continue reading →

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Update and Clarification — Mali and the US: But What Bilateral Immunity Agreement?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Mark Kersten

Update / Clarification After even more digging, I have found no evidence of a Bilateral Immunity Agreement (BIA) between Mali and the US. Indeed, upon a more careful reading of the memorandum stating that US officials and troops participating in a UN … Continue reading →

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Unfortunate but Unsurprising? Obama Undermines the ICC

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Mark Kersten

In the brief history of the International Criminal Court (ICC), few issues have received as much attention – from the Court, the human rights community and academics – than the relationship between the United States and the Court. Last week, … Continue reading →

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The ICC in Afghanistan: Peace, Justice and Accountability

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mark Kersten

Djeyhoun Ostowar joins JiC for this fascinating glimpse into some of the key issues and dilemmas that frame any potential intervention by the International Criminal Court into Afghanistan. Djeyhoun is a PhD student at the War Studies Department of King’s College … Continue reading →

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Iraq’s Long Shadow of Injustice Haunts Britain

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Mark Kersten

Earlier this week, I wrote a post on the filing of a complaint at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged abuses committed by UK officials in Iraq. On Tuesday, I attended the official launch of the complaint at the … Continue reading →

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The ICC and Iraq: “A Pinochet Moment”?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mark Kersten

A formal complaint has been lodged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting that senior British military and political officials – including General Sir Peter Wall, former Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon and former Defence Minister Adam Ingram – be investigated for their alleged … Continue reading →

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A Snowball’s Chance in Cairo: The ICC To Intervene in Egypt?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mark Kersten

A group of international lawyers and legal scholars representing the Muslim Brotherhood are pushing for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged crimes committed in Egypt. According to The Globe and Mail’s Paul Waldie, the Brotherhood’s legal team believe that … Continue reading →

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UPDATED – What a Mess: ICC Prosecutor Seeks Delay in Kenyatta Trial

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Yet another twist in the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. Yet another win for victory for critics of the International Criminal Court (ICC). And yet another delay in the pursuit of justice and accountability for Kenya’s 2007/08 post-election violence. … Continue reading →

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The ICC in the Central African Republic: The Death of Deterrence?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mark Kersten

The Central African Republic (CAR) is “descending into chaos“. In the past few months, violence and instability in the country have proliferated. In November, the French Foreign Minister even used the ‘g-word’ to describe the situation in the CAR, declaring … Continue reading →

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