International Criminal Court case relating to Kenya's 2007-2008 post-election violence
ClosedThe charges were withdrawn by the Prosecutor and the proceedings terminated on 13 March 2015; this was not an acquittal, and the ICC states the case is closed unless and until the Prosecutor submits new evidence.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- Authority
- International Criminal Court (Office of the Prosecutor; Pre-Trial Chamber II; Trial Chamber V(B))
- Status as of
- 13 Mar 2015
History
- 8 Mar 2011Pre-Trial Chamber II issued summonses to appear to Francis Muthaura, Mohammed Hussein Ali and Uhuru Kenyatta.
- 21 Sep 2011Confirmation of charges hearing opened; it ran until 5 October 2011.
- 23 Jan 2012Pre-Trial Chamber II confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against Mr Kenyatta (as indirect co-perpetrator) and committed him to trial; charges against Mr Ali were not confirmed.
- 26 Jan 2012Stepped aside as Minister for Finance while remaining Deputy Prime Minister.
- 20 Jun 2013Trial Chamber V(B) vacated the 9 July 2013 trial opening date and set 12 November 2013.
- 31 Oct 2013Trial start postponed from 12 November 2013 to 5 February 2014 at the Defence's request, with Prosecution agreement.
- 3 Dec 2014Trial Chamber V(B) declined to further adjourn the trial.
- 5 Dec 2014The Prosecutor announced the withdrawal of the charges, citing insufficient evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and non-cooperation by the Government of Kenya; the withdrawal was stated to be without prejudice to a new case.
- 13 Mar 2015Trial Chamber V(B) terminated the proceedings and vacated the summons to appear.