The Prosecutor v. Francis Kirimi Muthaura

Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Francis Kirimi Muthaura

Situation Situation in Kenya
Case Number ICC-01/09-02/11
Status Closed · Charges Withdrawn

Context

Francis Kirimi Muthaura, former Head of the Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet of Kenya, was summoned to appear before the ICC in connection with the 2007–2008 post-election violence. The Pre-Trial Chamber II confirmed charges against him on 23 January 2012. However, on 11 March 2013, the Prosecution withdrew the charges due to insufficient evidence, including issues related to witness credibility and availability. Proceedings were subsequently terminated.

Pre-Trial

Application for Summons to appear 15 December 2010
Summons to appear 8 March 2011
Crimes at Summons to appear
Crimes against humanity
Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS
Initial Appearance 8 April 2011
Crimes at Document Containing Charges
Crimes against humanity
Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of sexual violence · art. 7(1)(g)-6 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS
Confirmation of Charges Hearing 21 September - 5 October 2011
Result of Confirmation of Charges 23 January 2012 · Charges confirmed
Crimes Confirmed Crimes against humanity
Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS
Crime against humanity of rape · art. 7(1)(g)-1 RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Crime against humanity of other inhumane acts · art. 7(1)(k) RS

Trial

Trial Chamber Trial Chamber V · Judges: Judge Kuniko Ozaki (Presiding), Judge Judge Christine Van den Wyngaert, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji
Termination of Proceedings 11 March 2013 · Charges withdrawn

Key Documents

Decision on summons Decision on the Prosecutor’s Application (2011)
Summons to appear Summons to Appear (2011)
Document Containing the Charges Document Containing the Charges (2011)
Confirmation of charges Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (2012)
Withdrawal of charges Prosecution Notice of Withdrawal of Charges (2013)
ICC Case Page Official ICC page