The International Criminal Court (ICC) has gathered more evidence in the last 18 months than in its previous 20 years, according to Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. Speaking at the 23rd session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute, Khan highlighted the Court’s intensified focus on global accountability.
Khan noted the unprecedented influx of submissions from NGOs and victims under Article 15 of the Rome Statute. This wave of cooperation has contributed to the issuance of 18 arrest warrants in the past three years, out of a total of 30 issued since the ICC’s inception.
Khan stressed that the law must be applied equally to everyone, underscoring the universal need for justice. He called for greater collaboration to advance the ICC’s mission of prosecuting crimes against humanity and war crimes.
On 21 November, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. This marked a significant milestone in the Court’s ongoing efforts to hold global leaders accountable.
Khan’s remarks reflect the ICC’s growing capacity and resolve to address international crimes, fostering renewed attention on its role in global justice.
