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PGA’s participation in the experts’ hearing on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court: towards a concrete and expanded commitment

Panelists discuss Cooperation with the International Criminal Court
Panelists discuss Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

May 17-18, 2016
Parliament of Italy in Rome

On 17-18 May 2016, upon invitation of International Law and Human Rights Co- Convenor, Sen. Alain Destexhe, the ICC President Judge Silvia Fernandez and PGA Secretary General Dr. David Donat Cattin participated in the experts’ hearing on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court: towards a concrete and expanded commitment in the margins of Legal and Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), hosted by Parliament of Italy in Rome. Sen. Destexhe is the chairperson of this prestigious Committee.

Discussions with MPs provided a solid basis for the report on universality and implementation of the Rome Statute that will be presented for adoption at PACE Plenary before the end of the year. The PACE session was opened by Italian Justice Minister Mr. Andrea Orlando and Italian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Ms. Marina Sereni, MP, an active member of PGA, who recognized PGA’s leadership in the global effort to struggle against impunity and to prevent mass-atrocity crimes.

(PACE) meeting on the Rome Statute and Kampala Amendments Ratification

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PGA participates in the 22nd session of the Assembly of States Parties of the ICC

In the context of escalating violence, there is an urgent imperative to prioritize the universality of the Rome Statute system on the international agenda.