What is an ICC warrant?
An arrest warrant is issued against a suspect to ensure that the person appears at trial, does not endanger or obstruct the investigation or the court proceedings or, where applicable, to prevent the person from continuing with the commission of that crime or a related crime (article 58(1)(b) of the Statute).
What 4 crimes can the ICC investigate?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.
When was Omar al-Bashir indicted?
On March 4, 2009, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Bashir—the first time that the ICC sought the arrest of a sitting head of state—charging him with war crimes and crimes against humanity but not with genocide; in July 2010 the ICC issued a second arrest warrant, this time charging Bashir with genocide.
Who is the first sitting president to be wanted by the ICC and for what crime?
President Omar al-Bashir
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide in Darfur, Sudan since 2005. With the issuance of two ICC arrest warrants in 2009 and 2010, al-Bashir became the first ever sitting head of state to be wanted by an international court.
When did ICC issue arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir?
On 4 March 2009, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) I issued an arrest warrant for al-Bashir—the first ever issued for a sitting head of state by the ICC—for crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed in Darfur during the five preceding years.
Who is the prosecutor in the Omar Hassan al Bashir case?
The Prosecutor v. Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir ICC-02/05-01/09 ICC-PIDS-CIS-SUD-02-006/18_Eng Updated: April 2018 Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir Suspected of five counts of crimes against humanity, two counts of war, and three counts of genocide allegedly committed in Darfur, Sudan. Not in ICC custody. Date of birth: 1 January 1944
Who was the first head of state to be wanted by the ICC?
With the issuance of two ICC arrest warrants in 2009 and 2010, al-Bashir became the first ever sitting head of state to be wanted by an international court. This was also the first genocide charge ever brought by the ICC.
Why is Omar al Bashir still at large?
The suspect is still at large. Next steps: Until Omar Al Bashir is arrested and transferred to the seat of the Court in The Hague, the case will remain in the Pre-Trial stage. The ICC does not try individuals unless they are present in the courtroom. Who else is involved? Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor
