The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court alleges he is responsible for war crimes, including the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. It says the crimes were committed in Ukraine from 24 February 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Moscow has denied allegations of war crimes during the invasion.

Classified as: McGill experts, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, international criminal court, icc, Vladimir Putin, Frédéric Mégret, Faculty of Law, Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism
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Published on: 17 Mar 2023

“Even as the International Criminal Court (ICC) suffered a blow from yet another country turning against it, Canada is continuing its fight to save it with a campaign of lobbying pressure and promised solutions.” (The Globe and Mail)

Classified as: Faculty of Law, Frédéric Mégret, international criminal court
Published on: 18 Nov 2016

"South Africa's main opposition party on Monday tried to block a government plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying the move is illegal and that the country's top court should intervene.

Classified as: South Africa, René Provost, International Criminal Justice, icc, international criminal court
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Published on: 25 Oct 2016
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