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| Status | Closed · Charges Withdrawn |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| Termination of Proceedings | 11 March 2013 · Charges withdrawn |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 |