دانلود Prosecuting Persons Doing Business with Armed Groups in Conflict Areas: The Strategy of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

Abstract

This  article  sets  out  the strategy of  the Office  of  the  Prosecutor (OTP)  of  the International Criminal Court (ICC) with  respect to  investigations and prosecutions of persons who  illegally finance armed  groups in  conflict  areas  or provide  them with weapons or ammunition. In accordance with this strategy, the  OTP is considering prosecuting such person(s) before the ICC. The OTP has further decided to actively support national proceedings  related  to the work of the ICC, including proceedings against persons supporting armed groups in conflict areas. To  that end, the  OTP has  recently initiated a  network  with  national law enforcement  agencies and  other specialized institutions and organizations to  coordinate and strengthen the efforts of multiple national and international actors by  exchanging evidence, mutually supporting investigations and by  sharing expertise.