Phillipe Kirsch

Judge Phillipe Kirsch, a Belgian-Canadian legal luminary, recounts his role in the historic 1998 Rome conference that birthed the International Criminal Court. He vividly describes the intense negotiations among global leaders, driven by the urgent need for accountability following atrocities like the Holocaust and Rwandan genocide. Kirsch shares memorable moments from the treaty's emotional signing and the challenges overcome, offering listeners an insider’s perspective on establishing a pivotal institution in international justice.