16/04/13 International Criminal Court: ICC Internally Inquires On Allegations of Sexual Abuse By Former ICC Staff Member

The Court has a zero
tolerance policy towards any form of sexual abuses and is handling these
allegations with great rigor and caution.

The allegations concerned
were promptly communicated by the ICC to the relevant national authorities.

Before opening the inquiry,
appropriate actions were taken by the ICC to ensure the safety, security and
well-being of the four individuals, in addition to supplementary measures
aiming at providing reinforced psychological and medical support and legal
assistance.

The internal inquiry is
aimed at establishing the facts underlying the allegations and fairly determining
any possible responsibilities. The results of this inquiry will be reported to
the ICC Judges and relevant parties to the proceedings concerned.

Ensuring the safety and
security of victims and witnesses is one of the most important duties of the
Court and a cornerstone of fair trials.

The Court is profoundly
concerned by these grave allegations and is fully addressing this matter by
taking all appropriate actions to ensure accountability and fairness