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The Prosecutor v. Henry Kiprono Kosgey

Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Henry Kiprono Kosgey

Situation Situation in Kenya
Status Charges declined

Context

Henry Kiprono Kosgey was a Kenyan politician allegedly involved in the post-election violence that took place in Kenya between December 2007 and January 2008. He was summoned to appear before the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity. The Pre-Trial Chamber II declined to confirm the charges on 23 January 2012, finding insufficient evidence to establish substantial grounds to believe that he committed the alleged crimes.

Pre-Trial

Summons to appear 8 March 2011
Charges on summons 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 persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Document containing charges 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 persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Result of confirmation of charges Charges declined · 23 January 2012

Key Documents

Summons to appear Summons to Appear for Henry Kiprono Kosgey (2011)
Decision on confirmation of charges Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (23 January 2012)
ICC case page Official ICC page — The Prosecutor v. Kosgey