Understanding the International Criminal Court

22. What are the main functions of the Appeals Chamber?

The Appeals Chamber is composed of the President of the Court and four other judges. All parties

to  the  trial  may  appeal  or  seek  leave  to  appeal  decisions  of  the  Pre-Trial  and  Trial  Chambers.  The

Appeals Chamber may uphold, reverse or amend the decision appealed from, including judgments and

sentencing decisions, and may even order a new trial before a different Trial Chamber.

It may also revise a final judgment of conviction or sentence.