The United Nations and the International Criminal Court, partners of shared values, commemorate the Day of International Criminal Justice at an event hosted by Italy

: 22 July 2014

​In New York on 17 July 2014, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations hosted an event to commemorate the Day of International Criminal Justice, titled "The United Nations and the International Criminal Court: Partners of Shared Values." The President of the Assembly of States Parties, Ambassador Tiina Intelmann, and the President of the Court, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, participated in the panel discussion.

Source: Assembly of States Parties

Austria ratifies the amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression and on article 8 related to war crimes

: 18 July 2014

​The President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, Ambassador Tiina Intelmann, warmly welcomed the deposit at the United Nations on 17 July 2014 of the instruments of ratification of the 2010 amendments to the Rome Statute, by H.E. Mr. Martin Sajdik, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations.

Source: Assembly of States Parties

Justice Matters social media campaign launched to commemorate 17 July: International Criminal Justice Day

: 19 June 2014

A new Justice Matters social media campaign has been launched today to commemorate 17 July: International Criminal Justice Day. Running from now until 17 July 2014, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the vital need for international justice worldwide, and connect those who strive for a more just, peaceful world.

Launched jointly by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and President of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), the campaign involves three main elements.

ICC, ASP and TFV join in Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

: 11 June 2014

From 10 to 13 June 2014, high level officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC or the Court), the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute (ASP) and the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) will participate in the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, in London, United Kingdom.

Seminar on cooperation with the ICC concludes in Argentina

: 22 May 2014 |

On 20 and 21 May 2014, a high level seminar for fostering cooperation between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and States Parties to the Rome Statute was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Government representatives from 10 Latin American countries, as well as Norway and the Netherlands, ICC officials and experts held in-depth discussions on the most relevant issues regarding cooperation between the ICC and States Parties, with an emphasis on the justice sector. 

ICC and ASP Presidents conclude visits to Slovenia, Croatia and Switzerland

: 19 May 2014

On 15 May 2014, the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, and the President of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute, H.E. Ms. Tiina Intelmann, spoke at a Seminar on the Kampala Amendments held in Brdo, Slovenia, with a special focus on the crime of aggression.

Slovakia ratifies amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression and on article 8 related to war crimes

: 29 April 2014

The President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, Ambassador Tiina Intelmann, observed and warmly welcomed the deposit at the United Nations on 28 April 2014 of the instruments of acceptance of the 2010 amendments to the Rome Statute, by H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.

Source: Assembly of States Parties

President of the Assembly, taking note of Ukraine’s declaration accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the ICC, calls for ratification of the Rome Statute

: 17 April 2014

Speaking in New York, the President of the Assembly of States Parties, Ambassador Tiina Intelmann noted the declaration by Ukraine under Article 12(3) of the Rome Statute, accepting the exercise of jurisdiction by the Court.

Recalling previous decisions of states parties and their common resolve to work towards achieving universality and full implementation of the Statute, the President stressed:

Source: Assembly of States Parties

Belgium and ICC sign agreement on interim release of detainees

: 10 April 2014

​Today, 10 April 2014, marks the entry into force of an agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium and the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the interim release of detainees on the Belgian territory pursuant to decisions of the Chambers of the Court. Belgium becomes the first country accepting to provisionally receive detainees of the Court on its territory on a temporary basis and under conditions established by the competent Chamber.