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