The Prosecutor v. Paul Gicheru
Case Sheet · ICC
The Prosecutor v. Paul Gicheru
| Situation | Situation in Kenya |
| Status | Closed · Deceased |
Context
Paul Gicheru, a Kenyan lawyer, was charged with offences against the administration of justice under article 70 of the Rome Statute, namely corruptly influencing witnesses in proceedings related to the Kenya cases before the ICC. The Pre-Trial Chamber confirmed the charges on 15 July 2021. The case was terminated on 14 October 2022 following the death of the suspect before the commencement of trial proceedings.
Pre-Trial
| Application for Arrest warrant | 9 February 2015 |
| Arrest warrant | 10 March 2015 |
| Crimes at arrest warrant | Crimes against the administration of justice Corruptly influencing a witness · art. 70(1)(c) RS |
| Initial appearance | 6 November 2020 |
| Document containing charges | Crimes against the administration of justice Corruptly influencing a witness · art. 70(1)(c) RS |
| Result of confirmation of charges | Charges confirmed · 15 July 2021 |
| Crimes confirmed | Crimes against the administration of justice Corruptly influencing a witness · art. 70(1)(c) RS |
| Termiantion of proceedings | 14 October 2022 due to the passing of Paul Gicheru |
Key Documents
| Warrant of arrest | Warrant of Arrest for Paul Gicheru (2015) |
| Document Containing Charges | Document Containing Charges (2021) |
| Decision on confirmation of charges | Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (2021) |
| Termination of proceedings | Decision terminating the proceedings (2022) |
| ICC case page | Official ICC page — The Prosecutor v. Paul Gicheru |