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24. What does the Registry do?

The  Registry  helps  the  Court  to  conduct  fair,  impartial  and  public  trials.  The  core  function  of  the

Registry is to provide administrative and operational support to the Chambers and the Office of the

Prosecutor. It also supports the Registrar’s activities in relation to defence, victims, communication

and security matters. It ensures that the Court is properly serviced and develops effective mechanisms

for  assisting  victims,  witnesses  and  the  defence  in  order  to  safeguard  their  rights  under  the  Rome

Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.

As the Court’s official channel of communication, the Registry also has primary responsibility for the

ICC’s public information and outreach activities.

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