What is known about the candidates for judges of the ICC from Ukraine?
In Ukraine, as a result of the competition, candidates for the position of judge of the International Criminal Court have been selected. The commission has determined the main and reserve candidates.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
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How the selection process took place
Interviews with participants took place from March 24 to 26. Commission members noted the very high level of preparation of all candidates, their deep knowledge of the Rome Statute, and their fluent command of the working languages of the ICC.
Who won the competition
As a result of the final evaluation, two candidates were identified:
Main candidate – Lev Kishakevich.
He is a judge of the Supreme Court with over 30 years of experience. He is a recognized expert in criminal law and procedure. As a judge of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court, Kishakevich authored the ruling convicting for the crime of aggression. This ruling is the foundation of Ukrainian judicial practice that meets the international standards of the Rome Statute.
Reserve candidate – Oksana Senatorova.
She is a professor with 20 years of experience in international humanitarian law and transitional justice. She currently serves as a senior advisor to the international group ACA, which helps hold accountable those responsible for crimes committed in Ukraine, and also consults for the organization Geneva Call.
Ratification of the Rome Statute
Recall that back in August 2024, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Thanks to this decision, the country gained the opportunity to nominate its candidates for the positions of judge and prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
By the way, in 2023, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for the deportation of Ukrainian children.
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