The European Commission has launched a new € 7.25 million project under its Foreign Policy Instrument to support the capacity of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell
The project, first announced by European High Representative Josep Borrell in Kyiv, is part of the EU’s efforts to combat impunity for international crimes around the world. In particular, it will help the ICC expand its investigative capacity to respond to ongoing investigations into Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
“There can be no impunity for the crimes committed under Russian occupation. The International Criminal Court’s investigations are crucial to ensure accountability and justice for the heinous crimes committed in Ukraine.”
The EU supports the investigation launched by the ICC Prosecutor on 25 April, Eurojust and ICC agreed to join forces and for the Court to participate in the EU’s Joint Investigation Team. The information on possible war crimes and crimes against humanity is currently being collected to enable investigation and adjudication by relevant actors in the future to ensure that those responsible for war crimes and other atrocities are held accountable.
“One thing is clear: a global response is necessary to ensure that those responsible for the atrocities committed in Ukraine are brought to justice. We are closely cooperating with the International Criminal Court to make sure that there is no impunity for the perpetrators of war crimes,” said EU Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders.
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