Research and education think tank, Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability (ACILA) has urged the Akufo-Addo administration to prioritise the passage of the International Criminal Court Bill to give effect to the implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Ghana. The Rome Statute set up the ICC at The … Read more
Following a hard-fought civil society campaign, South Africa’s reversal of steps towards withdrawing from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and revoking of a bill to repeal national laws outlawing genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes is a commendable indication of the country’s commitment to the rule of law, the Coalition … Read more
South Africa has revoked its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the High Court said the move was unconstitutional. It had notified the UN of its intention to leave last October, saying the ICC pursued “regime change”. The opposition Democratic Alliance then argued in court that the government had to first seek parliamentary … Read more
A decision by South Africa to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is unconstitutional, the country’s High Court ruled on Wednesday. The ICC, which launched in July 2002 and has 124 member states, is the first legal body with permanent international jurisdiction to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. South Africa notified … Read more
A South African court on Wednesday ruled the government’s plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was “unconstitutional and invalid”, providing a boost to the embattled Hague-based institution. The ICC has been rocked by threats of withdrawal in recent months, with complaints focusing on its alleged bias against Africa. South Africa announced in … Read more
Antonio Guterres, has hailed The Gambia on its decision to remain a party to the Rome Statute The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has hailed The Gambia on its decision to remain a party to the Rome Statute, and by that a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). A statement confirming receipt of … Read more