On 11 June 2010, the Review Conference of the Rome Statute concluded in Kampala, Uganda, after meeting for two weeks. Around 4600 representatives of States, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations attended the Conference.

A delegation from the Committee on Budget and Finance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and representatives of States Parties to the Rome Statute travelled to Bunia, the capital of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 2 and 3 June 2010 to interact with affected communities and hear their views and concerns in relation to the work of the Court.

The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, and the Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo delivered statements today in a panel discussion on complementarity during the Review Conference that it is taking place in Kampala, Uganda. Judge Song participated also as key note speaker in the discussions on States co-operation with the ICC.

In the context of the stocktaking exercise on international criminal justice, a “Peace and Justice” session was held during the Review Conference in Kampala.

The Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Madame Silvana Arbia, participated today in a panel discussion on the impact of the work of the Court on victims and affected communities.

The Review Conference concluded its general debate on 1 June, with a total of 84 States (67 States Parties and 17 observers), along with Palestine, international organizations and NGOs having taken the floor to reiterate their commitment to the ICC mission of fighting against impunity, bringing justice to victims and deterring future atrocities.

The Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened in Kampala, Uganda.

The Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will be opened on Monday, 31 May, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, Uganda.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, H.E. Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, and the President of the International Criminal Court, H.E. Judge Sang-Hyun Song, will hold a press conference on Monday, 31 May, 2010 at 13:00 hours at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Royal conference room.

The President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, will hold a press conference on Friday, 28 May, 2010 at 11:00 hours at the Uganda Media Centre, 26 Nile Avenue, Kampala.