In absentia: a roadblock to trying Putin Among the challenges of prosecuting Putin is getting him to physically appear in court. So, why not just start the trial, anyway? The answer lies in the law. 360info · May 22, 2022
IPL 2022: Top ICC officials to arrive in India for playoffs MUMBAI: A couple of top officials of the International Cricket Council are coming to watch the IPL playoffs in Kolkata and Ahmedabad in the coming week, at the invitation of the BCCI, essentially to "discuss the upcoming media rights of the ICC" with their counterparts in the Indian Board. The Times of India · May 22, 2022
Many pathways to justice in Ukraine It is unlikely the ICC will bring lasting justice in Ukraine, but there are many legal avenues that could help. 360info · May 20, 2022
Can the ICC prosecute Putin, the head of a non-member state? The International Criminal Court moved fast on allegations of war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine, but those looking for swift justice may be disappointed. 360info · May 20, 2022
ICC hurdles more than just legal The ICC has recorded only a few convictions in its two decades of operation, and it continues to face numerous challenges. 360info · May 20, 2022
Shelley Nitschke keen to carry on Matthew Mott's legacy in new era for Australian women's cricket team Shelley Nitschke is an Australian cricket legend on the field. Now she'll take on a new challenge as the interim head coach of the national team she used to represent. ABC News · May 20, 2022
War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
UK MPs call for independent probe into Abu Akleh killing Shadow minister for Middle East and North Africa joins other MPs in demanding accountability for Abu Akleh’s killing. Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022
War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha The Independent UK · May 16, 2022
War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Shireen Abu Aqleh: thousands attend state memorial in West Bank Palestinians line streets in Ramallah as journalist’s coffin travels through, after shooting in Jenin on Wednesday The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022
Ukraine: ordinary Russian soldiers face war crimes charges but the big fish are likely to avoid punishment – here's why Ukraine’s chief prosecutor has announced plans to hold the first war crimes trial over Russia’s invasion. Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, said more than 10,700 war crimes had been lodged by investigators and 600 suspects had been identified. Venediktova said a 21-year-old Russian sergeant had been charged with the murder… The Conversation · May 12, 2022
War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022 Palestine UN ambassador rules out Israeli role in Abu Akleh probe Riyad Mansour says Palestine will not accept Israeli participation in investigation of Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing.
Reuters · May 11, 2022 No quiet retirement for Philippines' Duterte when Marcos takes over presidency A quiet retirement for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely when he makes way for successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr., but efforts to put him on trial for thousands of killings in his "war on drugs" appear unlikely to prosper.
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022 Is new women’s T20 tournament in Dubai a sign of progress or a threat? The FairBreak Invitational is giving players from associate nations exposure and money but it’s hard to see how it fits in with long-term planning for the women’s game
The Independent UK · May 11, 2022 War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha
The Hindu · May 10, 2022 Government notifies top sporting events All Olympics Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games have been declared as events of national importance
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2022 Peter Dutton’s department confirms defence minister has six Brereton oversight reports But despite being in role for 13 months, Dutton has never spoken in parliament about reforms stemming from alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan
Reuters · May 9, 2022 Lawyers ask ICC not to convict accused Malian Islamist Lawyers for a Malian Islamist rebel accused of being central to the persecution of residents in Timbuktu and the destruction of the city's holy sites told judges at his war crimes trial he was wrongly targeted.
The Times of India · May 9, 2022 Alyssa Healy, Keshav Maharaj win ICC 'Player of Month' award DUBAI: Australian women's team star keeper-batter Alyssa Healy and South African men's side spinner Keshav Maharaj were on Monday voted the ICC's 'Player of the Month' for April in their respective categories.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha
The Conversation · May 8, 2022 Maxime Mokom: the man from the Central African Republic on trial at the ICC The Central African Republic (CAR) descended into conflict in 2013 when Seleka rebels deposed then President François Bozizé.