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PGA welcomes reports of the arrest of senior members of the regime of former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who stands accused of the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against the civilian population of Darfur.

International Justice Day is commemorated on 17 July, marking the 21st anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

On 3 and 4 July 2019, the National Assembly of the Gambia hosted over 40 participants, representing more than 15 African States, to participate in the Working Group on the Fight against Impunity in Africa.

PGA Members in the DRC call on the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Prosecutor at the Bunia Court of Appeal to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators of international crimes...

PGA reiterates its call for Sudanese authorities to surrender former President al-Bashir to the ICC and reaffirms its recommendations for a peaceful transition

On 31 May 2019, more than 40 members of parliament, government representatives, and senior diplomats convened at a strategic high-level event in Vanuatu, to promote the advancement of international criminal justice in the Pacific Islands region.

On 6 and 7 May 2019, the House of Representatives of Uruguay hosted forty participants from Latin America to discuss and reflect on international justice as a fundamental tool to strengthen the rule of law and the protection of human rights.

Mr. Edgar Zambrano, vice-president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, was arbitrarily detained on Wednesday 8 May 2019 by agents of the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN) in Caracas.

New York/Quito, 23 April 2019 – Today, the National Assembly of Ecuador approved the ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC of the Court) on the crime of aggression.

“The International Criminal Court exists because far too often, countries are unable or unwilling to punish authorities responsible for terrible crimes like massacres, torture and forced disappearance,” Rep. Jim McGovern said.

At this crucial juncture for the future of Sudan, PGA calls upon all relevant parties engaged in the reconstruction of democracy and the Rule of Law to undertake the following changes...

It is the understanding of PGA that the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not limit in any manner the constitutional prerogatives of the Monarch. PGA calls the Prime Minister of Malaysia to reconsider today’s decision.

The Commission of Sovereignty, Integration, International Relations and Integral Security of the National Assembly of Ecuador unanimously approved the report on the ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression.

In the Philippines, throughout the region, and across the globe, parliamentarians, as democratically-elected representatives of the people, raised their voices to condemn this disappointing development.

PGA Board Member Hon. Kula Segaran, MP, stresses that this is the result of 14 years of campaigning by Parliamentarians and human rights activists in Malaysia

On 14 February, PGA held its first meeting of the UN Advisory Committee in 2019, hosted by the Chair of the PGA UN Advisory Committee, H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser.

Dep. Jean Wyllys, Chair of the PGA National Group in Brazil and a leading Parliamentarian from the opposition has announced his decision to retire from Parliament following death-threats and other virulent, inhumane attacks.

Ecuadorian PGA members commited to further the implementation of the Rome Statute.

PGA Activity in 2019

On 12 December 2018, the plenary of the House of Deputies of Paraguay approved the draft ratification bill on the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), on war crimes and the crime of aggression.