ICC President, Judge Philippe Kirsch, addresses United Nations General Assembly

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Today, the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Philippe Kirsch addressed the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

President Kirsch provided an overview of recent developments at the Court and spoke about the importance of cooperation and support to the Court from the United Nations. He noted, "The early, positive impact of the Court has resulted from its credibility as an independent and impartial judicial institution." To sustain this impact, President Kirsch observed that "the Court must have the strong support and cooperation of States, the United Nations, other international and regional organizations and civil society."

The ICC is an independent, international judicial institution with jurisdiction over individuals accused of the most serious crimes of international concern: genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. It is independent from the UN. A relationship between the two institutions was established through an agreement concluded in 2004. In accordance with this agreement, the Court submits an annual report on its activities to the UN.

01.11.2007 - Address to the United Nations General Assembly. Judge Philippe Kirsch, President of the International Criminal Court

31.08.2007 - Report of the International Criminal Court to the United Nations for 2006 / 2007

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