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Trial Chamber I of the ICC orders the release of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo

Following its decision, dated 8 July, 2010, imposing an unconditional stay on the proceedings of the case The Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today, 15 July, ordered the release of the accused. According to the judges, an accused cannot be held in preventative custody on a [...]

First Trial at the ICC – Lubanga Trial Opens

Yesterday saw the first day of trial proceedings in the case against Thomas Lubanga Dylio at the ICC. This was also the opening of the first trial in the history of the court and also the first international criminal trial where victims are expected to fully participate in the proceedings.

Thomas Lubanga , the first [...]