Registrars of international tribunals meet at ICC field office in Kampala (Uganda)

Registrars of international tribunals met at the field office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Kampala, Uganda on 4 June, 2010, on the margins of the Review Conference of the Rome Statute, to discuss matters of the Registries’ responsibilities and co-operation in the context of international criminal justice. The participants were comprised of Silvana Arbia, Registrar of the ICC, Adama Dieng, Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), John Hocking, Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Binta Mansaray, Registrar of the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL).

During the meeting, the Registrars reflected on the discussions that took place at the stocktaking exercise during the Review Conference in Kampala. In particular, the participants focused on areas within their respective responsibilities, such as outreach, victims’ issues and co-operation. They also underlined the importance of the work of the Registry in the field of the ‘rule of law’. Furthermore, the Registrars stressed the significance of the enduring legacy of international tribunals and agreed to strengthen co-operation in this respect.

The Registrars also expressed appreciation for the effective collaboration on various practical matters - including issues related to efficient court management - while agreeing to look into reinforcing their links. They recalled the joint declaration adopted in Venice on 3 July, 2009, and decided to hold regular video conferences between their annual meetings.

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