đź“… 12 April 2019
The Appeals Chamber overturned a decision authorizing investigation, citing the interests of justice and practical prospects for investigation. Rights groups and victims criticized the decision as...
đź“… 5 March 2020
On appeal, judges authorized the investigation and held that the earlier chamber had applied the wrong legal standard. The reversal restored a pathway to investigate alleged crimes by all parties,...
đź“… 21 May 2014
The Appeals Chamber upheld the finding that Libya had not shown it was conducting a genuine domestic case against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi. The case became a prominent test of complementarity, state...
đź“… 19 August 2015
The Appeals Chamber reversed the earlier finding that Kenya had failed to cooperate in the Kenyatta case and sent the issue back for a new determination under the proper legal standard. The litigation...
đź“… 8 June 2018
The Appeals Chamber overturned Bemba’s conviction, finding errors in the Trial Chamber’s assessment of his responsibility as a commander and the scope of the charges. The acquittal illustrates that...
đź“… 30 March 2021
The Appeals Chamber confirmed the conviction and sentence, making the findings final. The judgment sustained accountability for a wide range of crimes, including sexual violence and child recruitment,...
đź“… 15 December 2022
The Appeals Chamber confirmed Ongwen’s convictions and sentence. The final judgment affirmed responsibility for a broad catalogue of crimes while maintaining the legal distinction between his...
đź“… 1 March 2024
The Appeals Chamber confirmed that the Prosecutor could resume the investigation, rejecting Venezuela’s appeal. The ruling reinforced the principle that domestic investigations must meaningfully...
đź“… 28 November 2025
The Appeals Chamber upheld the denial of Duterte’s interim release. The ruling concerned detention pending pre-trial proceedings, not guilt. The litigation highlighted the Court’s responsibility to...
đź“… 22 April 2026
The Appeals Chamber confirmed the decision rejecting a defence challenge to the Court’s jurisdiction. The ruling concerned whether the Philippines’ withdrawal removed the Court’s authority over...
đź“… 6 May 2019
The Appeals Chamber found Jordan failed to comply with its duty to arrest Omar al-Bashir during an Arab League summit, while clarifying the Court’s reasoning on head-of-state immunity. The case...
