7am Arrest warrants for Hamas leaders and Netanyahu: What happens next?
May 23, 2024
Expert in international law and professor Chimene Keitner discusses the ICC's arrest warrants for Hamas leaders and Netanyahu. Topics include the prosecutor's decision-making process, the future steps after warrants are issued, and the impact on international law. Keitner sheds light on the complexities of the situation and the global reactions to these significant legal actions.
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ICC Investigation Process
- The ICC prosecutor investigates situations based on evidence and jurisdiction granted by the Rome Statute.
- This jurisdiction applies to crimes committed by nationals of or on the territory of signatory countries.
Karim Khan's Approach
- Karim Khan, the ICC's third prosecutor, is more public-facing than his predecessors.
- He strategically prepares for potential criticism and assembles evidence methodically.
ICC Arrest Warrants
- The ICC can issue arrest warrants, but relies on member states to execute them.
- States party to the Rome Statute are obligated to cooperate with these requests.