The Presidency of the International Criminal Court takes note of the decision taken by the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute last night to refer the disciplinary proceedings against the Prosecutor of the Court to the Assembly of States Parties, as the competent decision-maker; suspend the Prosecutor from duty with immediate effect, pending the final decision; and convene a special session of the Assembly of States Parties for it to consider the matter. The Court respectfully invites the Assembly of the State Parties to conclude the process with the highest priority.
Pursuing accountability for international crimes through independent and impartial proceedings, providing recognition and redress to victims of mass atrocities, as well as fostering the dignity, rights and aspirations of the Court's personnel are key priorities of the Court's leadership. These values are shared by all ICC officials, whose dedication to the Court's mandate will always remain unwavering.
The Presidency recalls that the International Criminal Court is one of the most significant achievements of human civilisation. Prompted by its duty to ensure the proper functioning of the Court as a whole and its reputation, the integrity of judicial proceedings, the rights of victims and suspects and the well-being and serenity of the Court's staff, the Presidency invites everyone in the Court and all stakeholders to place in the forefront, at all times, the interests of the institution and our collective duty to offer the victims and affected communities the justice and hope they deserve, for the sake of present and future generations.
