Courts & Tribunals: Kenya withdraws nomination of Effie Owuor to International Criminal Court
On 16 November 2023 the Kenyan Embassy withdrew the nomination of Effie Owuor as a candidate for election to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Kenya nominated Owuor on 18 October 2005. In accordance with Article 36(4)(a) of the Rome Statue of the ICC, Kenya provided a Statement in support of Owuor, which accompanied the letter of nomination. The election of judges to the ICC will occur on 26 and 27 January 2024 at the fourth session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute.
Further Information:
ICC Nominations for Judges
ICC Details of Owuor Nomination
Nomination of Effie Owuor by Kenyan Embassy
Article 36(4)(a) Statement in Support of Owuor Nomination
Letter of Withdrawal Of Owuor Nomination By Kenyan Embassy