International Criminal Court distributes 200,000 booklets in Kenya
by alejandro on 07 Sep 2010 | Comments
New York, US - The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) has dis tributed 200,000 copies of a publication, titled ‘Understanding the ICC’, in Kenya.
It said in a statement Monday, which was made available to PANA in New York, that the publication was estimated to reach 20 million people in Kenya.
The booklet, which is circulated with one of the most popular newspapers in the country, explains the court’s mandate, structure and mode of operations.
It also answers questions frequently asked by participants during informative sessions held by court officials in Kenya.
Commenting on the booklet, ICC Registrar Silvana Arbia said ‘the court is committed to make all necessary efforts to inform the public about the court’s mand ate and work.
‘With the information presented in the booklet, I hope many Kenyans will find an swers to their questions,’ she noted.
According to her, ‘A well-informed public can contribute to ensuring lasting respect for international justice and through its enforcement, the prevention of crimes.’
The registrar had Saturday concluded a four-day official visit to Kenya, where she met relevant national authorities to discuss the operational and legal framework needed to conduct registry activities in Kenya.
source: Afrique en ligne
