Media Advisory: 20 June 2008

ICC - A public hearing in the Lubanga case on 24 June

Media Advisory


A public hearing in the Lubanga case on 24 June

ICC-CPI-20080620-MA15

Situation: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Case: The Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo

Please be advised that on Tuesday 24 June 2008, a public hearing in the case The Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo will take place at the seat of the Court in The Hague. The proceedings will start at 14.00, in Courtroom I.   

This hearing is scheduled in order to consider the release of the accused, following the decision of Trial Chamber I, on 13 June 2008, imposing a stay on the proceedings of the Lubanga case. However, no decision will be rendered on 24 June. The judges will issue a written decision in due course.

All journalists wishing to attend this hearing are kindly required to confirm their attendance by email to [email protected] .

The courtroom I proceedings can also be followed on the ICC website at:

Courtroom I:

Please note that there will be a 30-minute delay in transmission of the public hearing.

The hearing schedule may be modified by Chambers at any time, therefore please regularly consult the hearing schedule on the ICC website. 

N.B. All hours noted refer to local time in The Hague.

For further information please contact Ms Sonia Robla, Head of Public Information and Documentation Section at +31 (0)70 515-8089 or +31 (0) 646448726 or at: [email protected]