The ICC Appeals Chamber’s problematic approach to identifying evidence obtained in violation of human rights
June 6, 2018
In this third opinion piece examining the ICC’s approach to evidence in the Bemba et al. case, International Criminal Justice Clinic student Ellen Leishman raises concern regarding the Court’s failure to determine the admissibility of evidence consistently with internationally recognized human rights.
Admitting mistakes on admitting evidence – It’s not too late for the ICC to get it right.
May 4, 2018
Building on initial concerns about the ICC’s approach to evidence in the Bemba et al. Appeals Chamber judgment, Chiara Loiero, Legal Assistant at Amnesty International’s Centre for International Justice, criticizes the ICC’s emerging practice of deferring any consideration on admission of evidence until deliberating the judgment.
Don’t ask and you won’t receive – Will the ICC request the resources it needs in 2019?
May 2, 2018
Drawing on their long experience of following the ICC’s annual budget process, Matt Cannock - Head of Amnesty’s Centre for International Justice - and Legal Adviser Jonathan O’Donohue call for a new approach in 2019, starting with the ICC putting forward a request that actually reflects its resource needs.
Evidence of sexual violence against men and boys rejected in Ongwen
April 10, 2018
Guest opinion piece writer Dr. Rosemary Grey, Amnesty’s Legal Adviser Jonathan O’Donohue and International Criminal Justice Clinic student Leonard Krasny reflect on the Trial Chamber’s recent decision to reject requests by victims’ lawyers for three victims to present evidence of sexual violence against boys and men.
The Philippines: Rome Statute withdrawal illogical and futile
March 20, 2018
Matt Cannock, Head of Office of Amnesty International’s Centre for International Justice, comments on the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC and its consequences for victims of international crimes committed in the country.
Appeal judgment raises serious questions regarding the fairness of the ICC’s approach to evidence
March 14, 2018
Legal Adviser Jonathan O’Donohue provides an initial reaction to last Thursday’s summary judgment by the ICC Appeals Chamber confirming the conviction of five persons for offences against the administration of justice in the Bemba case.
The ICC must become a champion of justice over abuse of power
February 19, 2018
Legal Adviser Jonathan O’Donohue reflects on the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute not as a time for celebration but a crisis point for international justice that demands robust action by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
ICC examination into drug killings in the Philippines a crucial moment for justice
February 15, 2018
Amnesty International's press release following news that the prosecutor of the ICC will open a preliminary examination into the "war on drugs" in the Philippines.
