Statement on Concerns Over Judicial Deliberations in Al Hassan Trial Judgment
The recent trial judgment in the Al Hassan case by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has raised concerns regarding judicial deliberations and their implications for justice.
The fragmented decision by Trial Chamber X underscores the challenges of achieving unanimity, as the charges were decided by majority rather than unanimously, with varying compositions of the majority for different charges.
This disjointed approach and the divergent opinions among the judges have undermined the coherence of the judgment, creating challenges in delivering justice for survivors of gender-based crimes.