The ICC of the Future: Building Restorative International Justice (Part 10)

Panel V: Is Africa "On Trial"? Panelists: Mr Courtenay Griffiths, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers, London Ms Elizabeth Evenson, Senior International Justice Counsel, Human Rights Watch Prof. Julius Nyang'oro, Former Chair and Professor of African and Afro-American Studies, University of North Carolina Dr David Holie, Director, European Sudanese Council About the Event: As the ICC approaches its tenth anniversary and makes its first conviction, we hosted an engaging and enlightening one-day debate to review the effectiveness of this highly controversial court. Bringing together some of the most knowledgeable and experienced experts from the fields of law, academia and civil society, as well as policy makers, this unique oneday forum attempts to determine whether the court has met its mandate, how it works and its impact. We discuss what can and should be done to resolve and deal with some critical issues which affect the stability of many countries across Africa and the world.