PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
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PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
It is with profound concern that PGA became aware this morning of the communication of a circular from the Ministry of Justice of the Democratic Republic of the Congo formalizing the decision to lift the moratorium on the death penalty in the country.
On 24 February 2022, when the Russian Federation declared to the world the launch of its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. This grim date marks the beginning of a war that has actually been ongoing for a decade.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
The purpose of the visit was two-fold: to advance the Rome Statute ratification and implementation process, as well as assist the Ukrainian parliamentarians in their advocacy for political support with the legislators of the Netherlands.
Mr. Ali Ehsassi, MP, Member of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas, attended the 40th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action held in Kiev, Ukraine, on November 16 and 17, 2018.
This new chapter in Armenia’s history reinforces the system of the Rome Statute and safeguards accountability at the global level.
A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the second half of 2023
IN A CHALLENGING END OF YEAR FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT, ARMENIA JOINS THE ICC ROME STATUTE
In the context of escalating violence, there is an urgent imperative to prioritize the universality of the Rome Statute system on the international agenda.
The parliamentary convening provided a safe space for legislators to have an open and respectful peer-to-peer dialogue on the situation of LGBTQI+ persons in their countries.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
The event, titled “The International Criminal Court and the past, present and future of the Rome Statute – vision for greater regional solidarity”, aimed at raising awareness about the ICC and the Rome Statute in the region/
Parliamentarians for Global Action congratulates the Armenian Government on the deposit of instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute to the United Nations on 14 November 2023.
The ratification comes 2.5 years after the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (ICCPR-OP2) by the Government of Armenia which took place on 18 March 2021.
Capital punishment constitutes a grave violation of international standards and human rights law, as it inflicts torture and other forms of ill-treatment on death row inmates – the prohibition of which is nevertheless a peremptory norm of international law.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
It is imperative that the Rome Statute be ratified universally for the successful functioning of the Court. Parliamentarians should ensure that the ICC is truly universal.
A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the first half of 2023
Enhancing parliamentarians’ involvement in the pursuit of accountability
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
The adoption of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment, marks a significant milestone as it aligns Ghana’s criminal system with international best practice
In the past three months, positive strides have been made in Malaysia towards limiting the scope of capital punishment, as its Parliament removed the mandatory death penalty for 12 offenses.
Today, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a milestone in the collective pursuit of justice, accountability, and the Rule of Law.
On the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, we, members of Parliamentarians for Global Action in the European Parliament, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to universal accountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
PGA event in the European Parliament – ‘Demystifying the International Criminal Court: The Importance of Reinforcing the Universality of the Rome Statute'
Torture, as a peremptory norm of international law, must always be prohibited under all circumstances. Yet, it still does persist in various corners of the world.
In this handbook, PGA sets forth specific criteria and recommendations for Parliamentarians to encourage their governments to improve national nomination procedures for ICC judicial candidates and adopt good practices and requirements to ensure these processes are fair, transparent, and merit-based.
Afghanistan deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute on 10 February 2003.
Albania signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and deposited its instrument of ratification on 31 January 2003. Albania has not yet ratified the Amendments to the Rome Statute adopted by the 2010 Review Conference.
Algeria signed the Rome Statute on 28 December 2000. Ratification Status: Algeria has not yet ratified the Rome Statute. Algeria has attended several session of the Assembly of States Parties as observers.
Andorra deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 30 April 2001.
Angola signed the Rome Statute on 7 September 1998. Angola has not yet ratified the Rome Statute, even Parliament adopted with overwhelming support an ICC Ratification Bill on 1 August 2000, which was not signed into law by the President of the Republic.
Antigua and Barbuda and the ICC: Antigua and Barbuda signed the Rome Statute on 23 October 1998 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 18 June 2001.
On 14 November, 2023, Ambassador Mher Margaryan deposited Armenia’s instrument of accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, with Armenia becoming the 124th State Party to the ICC.
Austria deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 28 December 2000.
As a member of the Organization of American States, Argentina has supported the promotion of the International Criminal Court by adopting an annual resolution by the General Assembly of the OAS and by holding an annual working meeting of high-level within the Political and Juridical Affairs Committee of the OAS.
Australia deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 1 July 2002.
Bahrain signed the Rome Statute on 11 December 2000. Bahrain has not yet ratified the Rome Statute.
Barbados signed the Rome Statute on 8 September 2000, and ratified on 10 December 2002.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
Brazil signed the Rome Statute on 7 February 2000 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 20 June 2002.
Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 2000, and ratified on 11 April 2002.
Belgium signed the Rome Statute on 10 September 1998. It ratified the Rome Statute on 28 June 2000.
Benin signed the Rome Statute on 24 September 1999. Benin ratified on 22 January 2002, becoming the 49th State Party.
On 4 June 2013, Botswana deposited at the United Nations its instrument of ratification, which had been signed by President Ian Khama on 15 April 2013, in Gaborone.
PGA has been mobilizing its Burkinabe members since 2016 and has provided them with technical assistance, including as to the ratification of all the amendments to the Rome Statute.
Burundi has withdrawn from the Rome Statute. The withdrawal took effect on 27 October 2017.
Bulgaria signed the Rome Statute on 11 February 1999, and ratified on 11 April 2002.
Cambodia signed the Rome Statute on 23 October 2000 and ratified on 11 April 2002.
PGA has been promoting ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute in Cameroon since 2008.
On December 18, 1998, Canada was the 14th country to sign the Rome Statute of the ICC.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
PGA Members in the Central-African Republic (CAR) have been working on promoting a strengthening of the Rule of Law and of the fight against impunity in the country since 2009.
Chad signed the Rome Statute on 20 October 1999 and ratified it on 1 November 2006.
Comoros, a signatory of the Rome Statute, deposited at the UN its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 18 August 2006, as a result of PGA Members in the Parliament of Comoros.
Congo (Brazzaville) signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, and ratified on 3 May 2004, becoming the 94th state party.
Colombia signed the Rome Statute on 10 December 1998 and ratified it on 5 August 2002.
PGA Members in Côte d’Ivoire have promoted the fight against impunity since 2001. These efforts culminated in 2012 with the ratification of the Rome Statute and in 2015 with the adoption of an implementing legislation.
Costa Rica deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 7 June 2001.
Cook Islands acceded to the Rome Statute on July 18th, 2008 becoming the 108th State Party to the ICC.
Croatia deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 21 May 2001.
On 21 July 2009, Czechia deposited the Instrument of Ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the United Nations in New York.
PGA Members in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – both in the National Parliament and in Provincial Assemblies - have been mobilized on promoting the fight against impunity since 2006.
Cyprus signed the Rome Statute on 15 October 1998 and ratified on 7 March 2002.
Denmark signed the Rome Statute on 25 September 1998. Denmark ratified on 21 June 2001, becoming the 35th State Party.
Djibouti signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998 and ratified it on 5 November 2002.
Dominica acceded to the Rome Statute on 12 February 2001, becoming the 29th State Party.
PGA has a long and solid partnership history with the Dominican Republic, a state party to the Rome Statute, of promoting the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern.
Since ratification, PGA’s priority in Ecuador has been the adoption of complete domestic legislation containing the crimes and core principles included in the Rome Statute as well as provisions to set a national mechanism to fulfill the cooperation obligation with the ICC.
Since 2002, Parliamentarians for Global Action has been working on El Salvador’s accession to the Rome Statute. El Salvador became the 124 State Party to the International Criminal Court on 3 March 2016..
Estonia signed the Rome Statute on 27 December 1999 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the same Statute on 30 January 2002.
Finland signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998 and ratified on 29 December 2000, becoming the 27th State Party.
France signed the Rome Statute on July 18, 1998 and ratified on 9 June 2000, becoming the 12th State Party.
Gabon is a Member State of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). PGA has been working with parliamentarians from Gabon since 2008.
PGA has been mobilizing members of the Gambian National Assembly since 2018 and has provided technical assistance to the office of the Attorney General regarding the drafting of a legislation implementing the Rome Statute.
Ghana signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 20 December 1999, becoming the 6th State Party.
Georgia signed the Rome Statute on 18 July of 1998 and ratified it on 5 September of 2003.
Germany signed the Rome Statute on 10 December 1998, and ratified on 11 December 2000, becoming the 25th State Party.
Greece signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 15 May 2002, becoming the 67th State Party.
The government of Grenada deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute on 19 May 2011.
Since 2011, PGA has been working in Guinea, promoting the fight against impunity notably through the domestic implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Guatemala after 36 years of civil war, from 1960 to 1996, became the 121st State Party of Rome Statue.
Guinea-Bissau signed the Rome Statute on 12 September 2000 but it has not yet been ratified.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
PGA has worked with Parliamentarians from Haiti since 2007 promoting the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes, and currently promoting ratification and domestic implementation of the Rome Statute.
Hungary signed the Rome Statute on 15 January 1999 and ratified on 30 November 2001, becoming the 47th State Party.
Honduras signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998, and ratified it on 1st July 2002, becoming the 76th State Party
Iceland signed the Rome Statute on 26 August 1998 and ratified on 25 May 2000, becoming the 10th State Party.
Currently, India is one of PGA’s target countries for the Campaign for the Rome Statute of the ICC. The PGA ILHR team is working very closely with the Indian National Group consisting of over 20 Members of Parliament from India to promote the accession of
The involvement of Parliamentarians in PGA’s global, regional events and nationals has had the aim of creating a network in support of the ICC and for political multi-partisan mobilisation in order to complete the steps for accession.
Iraq has not ratified the Rome Statute. On 1 March 2005, Iraq’s interim Government withdrew its accession to the Rome Statute and cancelled its earlier decision to join the ICC.
Ireland signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998 and ratified it on 11 April 2002.
Italy signed on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 26 July 1999 (adoption of Law No. 232), becoming the 4th State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Jamaica is one of the few Caribbean countries that has yet to become a State Party of the International Criminal Court.
PGA contributed to the Japan’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Japan formally deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute of the ICC on 17 July 2007.
The Rome Statute was signed on 7 October, 1998 and was ratified on 11 of April, 2002.
Kenya signed the Rome Statute on 11 August 1999 and ratified the Rome Statute on 15 May 2005.
Kyrgyzstan signed the Rome Statute on 8 December 1998 but has not yet ratified it.
Latvia signed the Rome Statute on 22 April 1999, and ratified on 28 June 2002, becoming the 74th State Party.
PGA has worked with Lebanese legislators since 2005 promoting the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes. PGA is currently promoting accession to the Rome Statute and of the incorporation of the crimes under the Rome Statute into legislation.
PGA has been mobilizing members of the Liberian Parliament since 2007 to promote the fight against impunity.
Lithuania signed the Rome Statute on 10 December 1998, and ratified on 12 May 2003, becoming the 90th State Party.
The Government of Lesotho is actively working on the ratification of the amendments on the crime of aggression.
Liechtenstein signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998, and ratified on 2 October 2001, becoming the 40th State Party.
Luxembourg signed the Rome Statute on 13 October 1998 and ratified on 8 September 2000, becoming the 19th State Party.
Since 2002, PGA has been working in Madagascar, promoting the fight against impunity notably through the ratification and the domestic implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Rome Statute signed on 3 March 1999 and deposited the instrument of ratification of the same Statute on 19 September 2002.
Malaysia participated in the July 1998 Rome Conference that adopted the ICC Statute with 120 votes in favor but has yet to accede to the Rome Statute.
On 14 June 2011, the Parliaments of the Maldives adopted legislation to accede to the Rome Statute. The Maldives deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 21 September 2011.
PGA Members in Mali have been promoting the fight against impunity since 2000.
Malta signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 and ratified on 29 November 2002, becoming the 85th State Party.
The Marshall Islands have recognized the importance of the ICC as a mechanism for strengthening international peace and justice. On several occasions they have committed to promoting the universality and effectiveness of the Rome Statute.
Mauritius signed the Rome Statute on 11 November 1998 and ratified on 5 March 2002, becoming the 53rd State Party.
Mexico signed the Rome Statute on 7 September 2000 and ratified on 28 October 2005, becoming the 100th State Party.
On 12 October 2010, the Republic of Moldova confirmed the ratification of the Rome Statute.
Mongolia deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 11 April 2002.
On 23 October 2006, Montenegro confirmed the ratification of the Rome Statute. The Statute became effective for Montenegro on 3 June 2006, the date of State succession.
PGA has been promoting ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute in Morocco since 2012.
Namibia signed the Rome Statute on 27 October 1998, and ratified on 25 June 2002, becoming the 70th State Party.
PGA has been mobilizing Nigerien MPs towards improving the domestic legislative framework for the fight against impunity since 2017.
Nigeria signed the Rome Statute on 1 June 2000 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 27 September 2001.
PGA has been working with Nepal for over more than ten years and continues to do so since Nepal is a target country of the Campaign for the Rome Statute of the ICC.
Nauru signed the Rome Statute on 13 December 2000. Nauru ratified on 12 November 2001, becoming the 45th State Party.
New Zealand signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998, and ratified on 7 September 2000, becoming the 17th State Party.
North Macedonia signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998 and ratified on 6 March 2002, becoming the 54th State Party.
Netherlands signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 17 July 2001.
Norway signed the Rome Statute on 28 August 1998 and ratified on 16 February 2000, becoming the 7th State Party.
Palestine acceded to the Rome Statute in January 2015, becoming the 123rd State Party to the Rome Statute.
Panama signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998, and ratified on 21 March 2002, becoming the 56th State Party.
PGA started monitoring the gradually increasing interest in Papua New Guinea (PNG) towards becoming a State party to the Rome Statute of the ICC since 2011.
Paraguay signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998 and deposited its instrument of ratification on 14 May 2001.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
The Philippines has withdrawn from the Rome Statute. The withdrawal took effect on 17 March 2019.
Poland signed the Rome Statute on 9 April 1999, and ratified on 12 November 2001, becoming the 46th State Party.
Portugal signed on 7 October 1998 and ratified on 5 February 2002, becoming the 51st State Party.
Romania signed the Rome Statute on 7 July 1999, and ratified on 11 April 2002, participating in the simultaneous deposit at the special UN treaty ceremony to mark the 60 ratifications necessary for entry into force.
Sao Tome and Príncipe signed the Rome Statute 28 December 2000 but has not ratified it yet.
On 22 August 2006, Saint Kitts and Nevis deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute.
San Marino signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 13 May 1999, becoming the 3rd State Party.
Saint Lucia signed the Rome Statute on 27 August 1999 and ratified on 18 August 2010.
Samoa signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 and ratified on 16 September 2002, becoming the 80th State Party.
Serbia deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 6 September 2001.
Peter Burian, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, deposited the instrument of ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the ICC at the United Nations.
Sudan is a ’situation country’ under the ICC. Current focus: Alleged genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in in Darfur, Sudan, since 1 July 2002 (when the Rome Statute entered into force).
PGA has been mobilizing Senegalese MPs to promote international criminal justice since 2014.
Seychelles became the 112th State Party to the Rome Statute on August 10, 2010.
Sierra Leone deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 15 September 2000.
South Africa signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 27 November 2000.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Rome Statute on 3 December 2002.
Slovenia signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998, and ratified on 31 December 2001, becoming the 48th State Party.
Spain signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 24 October 2000, becoming the 22nd State Party.
Under the leadership of Sweden as the Coordinator of the “Group of Friends of the ICC”, the group of ICC Member States meeting regularly at the UN, it was decided to organize an annual high level meeting in April to high-light the importance of the ICC.
Switzerland signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 12 October 2001, becoming the 43rd State Party.
PGA has worked with Parliamentarians from Somalia to promote the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes since 2014, and is currently promoting accession and ratification of the Rome Statute.
Republic of Korea signed the Rome Statute on 8 March 2000, and ratified on 13 November 2002, becoming the 83rd State Party to the Rome Statute.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
Tajikistan signed the Rome Statute on 30 November 1998, and ratified on 5 May 2000, becoming the 9th State Party.
Tunisia deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 24 June 2011, thereby becoming the first State Party from the North Africa region as well as the 116th State Party in the ICC system.
PGA has worked with Parliamentarians from Tanzania in promoting the fight against impunity over the last 15 years. The United Republic of Tanzania deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 20 August 2002.
PGA has been promoting ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute in Togo since 2013.
Trinidad and Tobago signed the Rome Statute on 23 March 1999 and ratified on 6 April 1999, becoming the 2nd State Party.
Timor Leste acceded to the Rome Statute on 6 September 2002, becoming the 79th State Party.
Ukraine signed the Rome Statute on 20 January 2000 but has yet to ratify it.
The United Arab Emirates signed the Rome Statute on 27 November 2000.
PGA Member, Baroness Stern, ask the UK government on their stand on the crime of aggression and the ICC budget.
Since 2000, PGA has been working in Uganda with a multiparty group, promoting the fight against impunity notably through the ratification and domestic implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The United States signed the Rome Statute on 31 December 2000, but has not yet ratified it.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
Vanuatu deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute on 2 December 2011.
On 11 June 2012, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called upon all States Parties to ratify the amendments adopted in Kampala.
Yemen signed the Rome Statute on 28th December 2000 but has not ratified it yet.
Zimbabwe signed the Rome Statute on 17 July, 1998 but has not ratified it.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
The Convention represents a landmark international treaty that will help to deliver justice to victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, as well as other international crimes.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
PGA expresses its profound solidarity and support to Mr. Kara-Murza, his wife, and his children and strongly condemns the politically motivated conviction based on fabricated charges as well as the unjust sentence imposed for his criticism of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
The first quarter of the year was marked by the opening of the 52nd regular session of the Human Rights Council, and the organization of the Biennial high-level panel discussion on the death penalty.
Parliamentary action was triggered by the PGA Rome Statute Campaign.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
One year has passed since the Russian Federation launched its textbook example of aggression against Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The ICC is currently unable to prosecute the crime of aggression being committed against Ukraine because Russia is a non-party to the ICC and has also not accepted the jurisdiction of the crime of aggression.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
– The Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the United Nations (UN) generously hosted the first 2023 strategic meeting of the PGA UN Advisory Committee. This informal encounter counted on the participation of UN Ambassadors and officials to discuss pressing issues for the international community.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
Members of Parliament, academics, and experts gathered to discuss how best to contribute to the formation of international law in the face of the current and multiple challenges it faces.
The Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT) publicly condemns the vile assassination of former Afghan Member of Parliament, Ms. Mursal Nabiada, by the Taliban regime.
A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the second half of 2022.
PGA continued to reaffirm its determination to deliver accountability for Ukraine and other situations worldwide.
PGA welcomes the unprecedented support towards the adoption of the UN resolution A/RES/77/222, for a universal moratorium on the use of the death penalty, which took place on 15 December.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
PGA organized two critical side events on 8 December, which provided concrete reflections on serious issues faced by the Rome Statute system. Both events gathered high-level participation from the ICC and States representatives, as well as other civil society organizations.
The discussion analysed the main problems hindering States from ratifying the Rome Statute and its Amendments with examples of successes as well as challenges experienced, elucidated from the perspective of States’ representatives and Parliamentarians from three countries.
The International Criminal Court (ICC or Court) must evolve to enhance its legitimacy, efficacy, and ability to tackle the challenges of today’s world.
The creation of the Rome Statute system rests on the premise that the primary competence and authority to initiate investigations of international crimes rests with States national jurisdictions.
Parliamentarians play a quintessential role in the ICC system and have political as well as legislative prerogatives that can advance the rule of law worldwide.
This side event offered an important opportunity to facilitate discussion among States and other stakeholders on identifying a way forward to produce guidelines or criteria on merit-based and transparent national nomination procedures.
Former MPs propose a cross-party consensus within this 53rd Parliament to adopt legislation ratifying the 2010 Kampala Amendment to the 1998 Rome Statute that would make ‘aggression’ a crime in NZ domestic law.
PGA Members adopt the Buenos Aires Plan of Action to Enhance the Fight Against Impunity
The 51st session of the Human Rights Council concluded in Geneva (12 September – 7 October), during which the Secretary General presented his report (A/HRC/51/7) to update previous reports on the question of the death penalty, including the quinquennial report of the Secretary-General.
Today, October 10 marks the 20th International Day Against the Death Penalty, an important moment to recall the importance of our efforts to advance the abolitionist movement, for which parliamentarians have played and continue to play a crucial role.
The Center for Civil Liberties has been the most credible, consistent, and coherent voice in support of all human rights for all in Ukraine since the peaceful Euromaidan revolution of 2014.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
Online roundtable meeting and open debate among victims, professionals, parliamentarians, and other stakeholders.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
The International Community seems not to have learnt from its mistakes.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
Parliamentarians Worldwide to Advance Global Criminal Justice and Support for the ICC
A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the first half of 2022.
The avalanche of severe crises the world has faced over the past six months has caused a remarkable fight for global justice and impunity.
The Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC) is the only global gathering of legislators focused solely on the Rome Statute system of the ICC.
Malaysia Law Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has indicated that its Cabinet had agreed to abolish the mandatory use of the capital punishment for serious crimes and replace it by “alternative punishments” applied at the discretion of the courts.
The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has passed its third month. During this time, we have witnessed appalling violations of humanitarian law, international law and the international order. This invasion has come with not only grave humanitarian consequences but also long-term environmental costs.
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
To avoid Afghanistan becoming a safe haven for perpetrators of egregious crimes, the international community must continue securing support and resources for the International Criminal Court (ICC).