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Argentina and the Rome Statute

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Parliamentarians: Drivers of Equality for Women and Girls

International Women’s Day (IWD), under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, is an opportunity to assess progress towards fulfilling women and girls’ rights and the challenges many of them still face worldwide.

The MLA Convention was initiated in 2011 by the Core Group formed by Argentina, Belgium, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Senegal, and Slovenia.

Mutual Legal Assistance Convention: PGA Advocating For Inter-State Cooperation On International Crimes

The initiative was launched to strengthen international procedural legal framework for mutual legal assistance and extradition for the most serious international crimes.

The 10th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC) and 40th Annual Forum of PGA took place 16-17 November 2018 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

10th CAP-ICC and 40th Annual Forum of PGA

Parliament of Ukraine in Kyiv, 16-17 November 2018.

17 July, Day of International Justice and 20th of the Rome Statute.

20th Anniversary of the Rome Statute: the need for universality and activation of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over the crime of aggression

PGA co-sponsored a high-level ministerial event at the UN to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute, International Justice Day, and the entry into force of the Court’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.

This momentous achievement represents the culmination of concerted and sustained efforts between the Argentina PGA National Group, the Argentinian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice and Human Rights, the ICC and CSOs.

Historic Accomplishment of the Republic of Argentina: First Country in the World to have signed All Four Cooperation Agreements with the International Criminal Court

Today, the Republic of Argentina signed its third and fourth cooperation agreements with the International Criminal Court (ICC), on interim release and the release of persons.

Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies Paraguay

PGA Congratulates the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay on the Final Parliamentary Approval of the Implementing Legislation of the Rome Statute of the ICC

The Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay unanimously approved the draft implementing legislation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

(Left) Dip. Luis Petri (Argentina), Minister of Justice Jaime Campos, Dip. Ronny Monge and Dip. Tucapel Jimenez (Chile) / (Right) Dip. Ronny Monge (Costa Rica) with Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Edgardo Riveros

PGA Delegation meets with Chilean Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Justice to discuss the full implementation of the Rome Statute, cooperation with the ICC and the implementation of the BWC

The PGA delegation was composed of Dip. Ronny Monge (Costa Rica), Dip. Luis Petri (Argentina), , and Dip. Tucapel Jiménez (Chile).

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Seminar on Cooperation with the ICC for parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors

Co-organized by Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice and the Parliament of Argentina in cooperation with PGA & the ICC, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dip. Margarita Stolbizer, President of PGA

High-Level Argentinian officials meet to discuss and exchange knowledge about the role of the ICC in the fight against impunity

PGA Conference on the justice system created by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The Conference was hosted by the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Argentina shows support to the ICC with a high-level meeting to address judicial cooperation issues

On 15 December 2016, PGA organized a Conference on the justice system created by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

The visit conducted by the high-level Delegations was particularly conducive to strengthening the cooperation of Argentina and Paraguay with the ICC and clarifying relevant matters and questions.

Participation of PGA high-level Delegation from Argentina and Paraguay to the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute

Between 18 and 25 November 2016, the PGA high-level Delegations from Argentina and Paraguay visited The Hague in order to participate at the Assembly of State Parties to the International Criminal Court.

This important development represents a crucial element in ensuring the effective functioning of the Court.

Argentina Signs Voluntary Agreements on Protection of Witnesses

Voluntary agreement signed on Argentina’s cooperation with the ICC related to witnesses’ protection.

The process of adopting the Ratification Bill in the parliament was accelerated following the meeting held on 19 July 2016 by PGA President, Dip. Margarita Stolbizer.

Parliamentarians Celebrate Approval of the Kampala Amendments to the Crime of Aggression by the Senate of Argentina

On 2 November 2016, the Senate of Argentina approved the ratification of the Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

PGA Members from across the African continent and the rest of the world have chosen to stand up for justice and are asking their South-African peers to make sure that the withdrawal does not go through.

PGA Members Call on South African MPs to Stand Against Impunity in reaction to South African Government’s Decision to Withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

News broke today that the Government of South Africa has notified the United Nations Secretary General of its intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

This seminar aimed to provide a space in which legislators and other stakeholders could exchange views on progress made and challenges that remain regarding the full implementation of the principles and crimes of the Rome Statute.

Sub-Regional Parliamentary Seminar on the ICC: Legislators from Latin America commit to the principle of Never again and Reparation for Victims

On 28-29 September 2016, in the framework of its Parliamentary Campaign for the Effectiveness and Universality of the Rome Statute, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) organized a Parliamentary Seminar.

Dip. Margareta Stolbizer (Argentina), President of PGA

Argentinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a bill on the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Dip. Margarita Stolbizer has informed PGA’s Secretariat that the Argentinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a bill on the Kampala Amendments

PGA delegation meets with high level officials of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights

PGA Board member, Dip Margarita Stolbizer meets with Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to discuss ratification of the Kampala Amendments and voluntary agreements with the ICC

A PGA delegation led by Executive Committee member, Dip Margarita Stolbizer met with high level officials of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights

Paraguayan Legislators commit to full implementation of the Rome Statute and ratification of the Kampala Amendments

Consultations on the Implementation of the Rome Statute and Support for the International Criminal Court in Paraguay

On 7 July 2016, in the framework of its Parliamentary Campaign for the Effectiveness and Universality of the Rome Statute, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) organized Consultations on the Implementation of the Rome Statute and Support to the Court.

Photo courtesy of Chamber of Deputies, Uruguay

Sub-regional Meeting on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: A Commitment to Democracy and the Rule of Law in the Latin America Region

Parliamentary Seminar and a Technical Workshop in the framework of the Campaign for the Rome Statute of the ICC for the Effectiveness of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

The public hearings of the ’Operation Condor’ Trial took place in the Aula Bunker of the High Court of Rome’s Penal Tribunal in Rebibbia.

Trial Observation in the ‘Operation Condor’ Trial on Crime against Humanity

On 9 and 10 July 2015, the Secretary-General of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), Dr. David Donat-Cattin, attended the public hearings of the ’Operation Condor’ Trial in the Aula Bunker of the High Court of Rome’s Penal Tribunal in Reb

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Parliamentary Kit on the International Criminal Court
Parliamentary Kit on the International Criminal Court

Parliamentary Kit on the International Criminal Court

It is imperative that the Rome Statute be ratified universally for the successful functioning of the Court. Parliamentarians should ensure that the ICC is truly universal.

Description

Created by the Rome Statute, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first permanent and independent international court capable of investigating and bringing to justice individuals who commit the most serious violations of international criminal law, international humanitarian law, and human rights.

The Rome Statute defines the crimes under the Court’s jurisdiction and provides the general principles and procedures for the operation of the Court. It also outlines the cooperation obligations of its State Parties. It is imperative that the Rome Statute be ratified universally for the successful functioning of the Court. Parliamentarians should ensure that the ICC is truly universal.

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  • Publication Type: Toolkit
  • Author(s): Parliamentarians for Global Action

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Handbook for Parliamentarians: National Nomination of Judicial Candidates for the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Handbook for Parliamentarians: National Nomination of Judicial Candidates for the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Handbook for Parliamentarians: National Nomination of Judicial Candidates for the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Description

The ICC is the first and only permanent independent court with the mandate to investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for committing international crimes, namely genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Its 18 judges from around the world, elected for a nine-year term, play a key role in ensuring this expectation is lived up to through their primary mandate to render authoritative and high-quality jurisprudence and guarantee fair trials.

Therefore, the quality of the judges has fundamental importance to the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the ICC, which is at the heart of the long-term success of the ICC and the Rome Statute system as a whole. In this handbook, PGA sets forth specific criteria and recommendations for Parliamentarians to encourage their governments to improve national nomination procedures for ICC judicial candidates and adopt good practices and requirements to ensure these processes are fair, transparent, and merit-based. The goal of robust nomination procedures is to ensure that only candidate judges or jurists of the highest caliber make it on the ballot.

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  • Publication Type: Handbook
  • Author(s): Parliamentarians for Global Action

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Handbook: Ratification and Implementation of the Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Handbook: Ratification and Implementation of the Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Handbook: Ratification and Implementation of the Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Description

It is our honor and privilege to present to you the Third Edition of the Handbook on the Ratification and Implementation of the Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression to the Rome Statute of the ICC.

It is the product of our collaborative effort aimed at assisting States in ratifying the amendments adopted by consensus in Kampala and helping criminalize the most serious forms of the illegal use of force.

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  • Publication Type: Handbook
  • Author(s): Permanent Mission of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United Nations; Global Institute for the Prevention of Aggression; Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University (LISD); (Drafting Assistance by PGA)