Peace Through Law

Timing arrest warrants at the ICC 25 June 2026 · By Alberto Fierro Aldudo ICC permanent premises Alberto Fierro Aldudo holds an LL.M. from Maastricht University, where he specialised international law and human rights. LinkedIn · X Introduction In recent years, the public announcement of the issuance of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has attracted general interest and raised controversy and debate, especially with the arrest warrants in relation to the Situation in the State of Palestine , the Situation in Ukraine , and the Situation in the Republic of the Philippines . Rumours about new applications for arrest warrants have reached the media on several occasions, as well as statements of support and rejection from government officials and the public. This article will present the current legal framework for the application and issuance of arrest warrants and summonses to appear at the ICC, as well as an overview of how long it ...

Case Sheet · ICTY The Prosecutor v. Milan Zec Location Croatia Case Number IT-01-42 Case Name "Dubrovnik" Status Closed · Charges Withdrawn Context He held the  rank of Battleship Captain in 1991 and was the Chief of Staff of the Ninth VPS. In June 1994, he was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and on 5 October 1994, he was appointed the commander of the Yugoslav Navy. In December 1996, he was promoted to Vice Admiral. He was retired as Commander of the Yugoslav Navy on 31 January 2001. Pre-Trial Initial Indictment 27 February 2001 Crimes Charged Violations of the laws or customs of war Cruel treatment · art. 3 ICTYS Attacks on civilians · art. 3 ICTYS Unlawful attacks on civilian objects · ar...

Case Sheet · ICTY The Prosecutor v. Agim Murtezi Location Kosovo Case Number IT-03-66 Case Name Limaj et al. Status Closed · Charges Withdrawn Context Member of the KLA and a commander/guard  at the Lapušnik/Llapushnik Prison Camp. Pre-Trial Initial Indictment 27 January 2003 Crimes Charged Violations of the laws or customs of war Murder · art. 3 ICTYS Cruel treatment · art. 3 ICTYS Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 5(a) ICTYS Crime against humanity of torture · art. 5(f) ICTYS Crime against humanity of imprisonment · art. 5(e) ICTYS Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 5(i) ICTYS Termination 28 February 2003  ...

Case Sheet · ICTY The Prosecutor v. Marinko Katava Location Bosnia and Herzegovina Case Number IT-95-16 Case Name "Lašva Valley'' - Kupreškić et al. Status Closed · Charges Withdrawn Context Member of the HVO in Vitez Pre-Trial Initial Indictment 10 November 1995 Crimes Charged Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 Wilful killing  · art. 2(a) ICTYS Extensive destruction and appropriation of property, not justified by military necessity and carried out unlawfully and wantonly  · art. 2(d) ICTYS Violations of the laws or customs of war Murder · art. 3 ICTYS Attack on the civilian population · art. 3 ICTYS Termination 19 December 1997  · Charges...