The Assembly of States Parties (ASP) concluded its three-day special session held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, which was mandated to take place seven years after the activation of the Court's jurisdiction over the crime of aggression following the adoption of the definition of the crime of aggression and conditions for the Court’s exercise of jurisdiction at the Kampala Review conference in 2010.

The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties, in consultation with the Bureau, confirms that the fact-finding investigative report into alleged misconduct by the Prosecutor conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), when received, will be assigned to an external Panel of judicial experts. This Panel will conduct an assessment under the legal framework of the Rome Statute, the Rules of Procedure and Evidence of the Court and relevant administrative instruments, in assistance of the Bureau’s consideration of the appropriate next steps.

It is with deep concern that we note the latest actions announced by the Government of the United States against [4] elected officials of the International Criminal Court. These new actions, in addition to an earlier designation of an elected official, are regrettable attempts to impede the Court and its personnel in the exercise of their independent judicial functions. 

The President of the Assembly of States Parties, Päivi Kaukoranta (Finland), has reiterated her regret regarding the withdrawal of Hungary, effective as of 2 June 2026, from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (“ICC”). The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties expressed its regrets on the announcement of withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary on 3 April 2025.

The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute takes note of the communication of 16 May 2025 by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) informing of his decision to take leave until the end of the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) process. The Deputy Prosecutors will be in charge of the management of the Office of the Prosecutor during the Prosecutor’s absence.

The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute expresses concern in response to the announcement that the Government of Hungary has taken steps for Hungary to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (“ICC”).

The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute expresses its deep concern over sanctions measures against the International Criminal Court (“the Court”) and its personnel, as well as individuals and entities who assist it in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals.

Sanctions can severely hamper ongoing investigations in all situations and other activities of the Court and affect the safety of victims, witnesses and sanctioned individuals. 

The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ("the Assembly") held its twenty-third session from 2 to 6 December 2024 at the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague. The Assembly was attended by States Parties, Observer States, international and regional organizations and representatives of civil society.

After having consulted the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), I am seeking on behalf of the ASP Presidency an external investigation into the matters related to alleged misconduct by the ICC Prosecutor. The involved parties have been informed. 

I am aware of recent public reports regarding alleged misconduct by the ICC Prosecutor towards a member of his Office. I can confirm that the Independent Oversight Mechanism  (IOM) was seized of this matter on the basis of a third-party report.