Understanding the International Criminal Court

International Criminal Court 

Victims Participation and Reparations Section 

P.O. Box 19519

2500 CM, The Hague

The Netherlands

Fax:

[phone]

Email:

[e-mail]

72. Can all victims in a situation participate in the proceedings?

The  judges  review  applications  on  a  case-by-case  basis  and  decide  whether  or  not  the  applicant  is

entitled to participate in proceedings before the ICC and at what stages.

73. Do victims have to travel to the seat of the Court in The Hague?

Generally, victims do not have to travel to the seat of the Court if they do not wish to do so. Their legal

representatives present their views and concerns to the Court.

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Understanding the International Criminal Court