The Prosecutor v. Henry Kiprono Kosgey

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The Prosecutor v. Henry Kiprono Kosgey

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

Application for Summons to appear 16 February 2011
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 persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Initial Appearance 7 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 persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Confirmation of Charges Hearing 1 - 8 September 2011
Result of Confirmation of Charges 23 January 2012 · Charges declined

Key Documents

Summons to Appear Summons to Appear (2011)
Document Containing Charges Document Containing Charges (2011)
Confirmation of Charges Decision Decision on Confirmation of Charges (2012)
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