Category Archives: International Criminal Court (ICC)

Kenya’s Withdrawal from the ICC – An Act in Vain?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Yesterday, Kenya’s Parliament voted in favour of a motion to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the wake of the vote, there has been some alarmist rhetoric about what Kenya’s move to withdraw from the Court means for … Continue reading →

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The ICC and Kenya Parting Ways? What it Means and What it Doesn’t.

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Mark Kersten

UPDATE: Kenyan Parliament has now approved a motion to withdraw from the ICC. A bill will be introduced to this effect in 30 days. Opposition MPs boycotted the vote. For a new post on whether the vote was in vain, … Continue reading →

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Syria: War is Looming, but is Justice Possible?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Dear readers, I wanted to share an op-ed I penned for the Globe and Mail on Syria and international criminal justice. It’s no secret that, over the past few days, the UK, France and the US have begun beating the drums … Continue reading →

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World Wide Justice – Help Improve the ICC’s Website

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Mark Kersten

As readers know, both Kevin Jon Heller and I have recently been rather vocal about the ICC’s website (see here and here). In a nutshell, given the potential reach and impact of the Court’s site, it is currently a disaster. … Continue reading →

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Why Syria Still Won’t be Referred to the ICC

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad probably used chemical weapons in an attack on the outskirts of Damascus. The United Nations responded that it will probably investigate what happened. Still, the International Criminal Court (ICC) probably won’t be investigating … Continue reading →

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In the ICC’s Interest: Between ‘Pragmatism’ and ‘Idealism’?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Mark Kersten

It is a regular occurrence to hear how the International Criminal Court (ICC) serves the interests of of particular actors, be it warring governments, rebel groups, or members of the international community more broadly. Rarely, however, have scholars and observers considered how … Continue reading →

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Could the International Criminal Court be a Development Agency?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Teddy Nicholson joins JiC with this unique and insightful guest-post on the relationship between development and international criminal justice. A version of this piece was originally posted on the new site, The Development Blog. Check it out! When we talk … Continue reading →

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Backing the ICC: Why Botswana Stands Alone Amongst AU States

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Mark Kersten

In the midst of the recent rancour and controversy in the relationship between African Union (AU) member states and the International Criminal Court (ICC), it was all too easy to forget that one state decided to take a rather valiant stand. … Continue reading →

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Plus Ça Change: Museveni and the ICC

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Judging by his recent statements, Yoweri Museveni has had it with the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the midst of ongoing acrimony between the African Union and the ICC, the Ugandan President has led the charge with a vocal and … Continue reading →

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ICC Rules: Saif Gaddafi Should be Tried in The Hague, Not Libya

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Mark Kersten

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have finally ruled on Libya’s admissibility challenge regarding Saif al-Islam Gadadfi. The ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber has decided against Libya’s request to try Saif in Libya and have reiterated their demand that Saif be surrendered … Continue reading →

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