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 is confident that the work of the Court in the interest of justice, under the leadership of its Presidency, the Registrar and the Deputy Prosecutors, continues normally and without any interruptions.
The investigation into alleged misconduct by the Prosecutor is conducted by the OIOS upon request by the Presidency of the Assembly, after having consulted the Bureau of the Assembly. The investigation is pursued in order to ensure a full independent, impartial and fair process, in conformity with the legal framework of the ICC and due respect for the rights of all parties involved.
The OIOS will report to the President of the Assembly upon completion of the investigation. The findings of the investigation will be handled in a transparent manner in accordance with the Rome Statute and the legal framework of the Court.
The Presidency of the Assembly continues to call for due respect of the privacy and the rights of all involved parties as well as the integrity of the investigation.
The Assembly of States Parties is the management oversight and legislative body of the International Criminal Court. It is comprised of representatives of States that have ratified or acceded to the Rome Statute. The Presidency of the Assembly is currently composed of H.E. Ms. Päivi Kaukoranta (Finland), President; H.E. Mr. Michael Imran Kanu (Sierra Leone), Vice-President; and H.E. Ms. Margareta Kassangana (Poland), Vice-President.
