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Ezequiel Jimenez

@ezejim.bsky.social
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Salteño 🇦🇷 | currently @amnesty.org | PhD ICL @MDXLawss | Senior Fellow @cilrap.bsky.social | Adjunct Prof @upf.edu | Usual caveats ⚡️

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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 9h
These statements do little to prevent further withdrawals. The ASP needs to amend its Universality Plan of Action (there since 2007) to counter the trend of exits. A dedicated effort is required now. “Dialogue” needs to translate to action. 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sessions/pla...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This was the only right decision for the Bureau to make. If the ICC President, the OTP Deputies and several CSOs cannot access NY due to US sanctions, nothing in the Statute prevented a move to The Hague (Art 112(6)) This should be standard practice until the US lifts sanctions.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
1/2 Two months after the removal of the ICC Prosecutor and more than one month after the Bureau asked the ASP Sec for options for the necessary election, no news what comes next. In comparison, Res.6 (2004) mandates a judge election date *within* one month when a vacancy arises.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
1/3 🚨The Republic of Naoero withdraws from the Rome Statute after announcing it during its #UNGA81 speech calling the ICC “irrelevant” It’s alarming the accelerating rate of withdrawals. The 6th in 2026. The last one was Philippines in 2019. 📍 treaties.un.org/doc/Publicatio…
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A right and strategic move by the Court. It started in 2023/24 with the development of the “security blueprint” programme for institutional resilience. In 2025, the Court spent 8 out of €15 million on it. A necessity due to US bullying sanctions. 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ireland ratifies all Rome Statute amendments available, including on Art 124. This makes Ireland of the few States Parties that have done so (less than 30). An example how to support the Court meaningfully. All States Parties should follow.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Rubio campaign in action. Colombia has also withdrawn their candidate for ICC judge - Olarte Bácares (List B, woman, frm Ambassador to the Netherlands) - who was assessed as “highly qualified” by the Advisory Committee on Judges’ nominations. 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Acting prosecutor? Of course it is important the OTP is led comprehensively during a time its chief is vacant. But that a Deputy becomes “acting”, is, as far as the legal framework is concerned, not envisioned. Should it? Sure, but that requires Statute and RoPE amendments.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
1/2 The assault by the US on the ICC was always going to include targeting the whole institution. They went for OTP and President already. What matters is what preparation and political coordination has taken place to avert and then respond.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Several useful points in this interview with Prof Mégret. Realising “sovereignty” as a power of the 125 (soon to be 120) States Parties to support, enable and strengthen the Court is a tangible way to counteract the US and others that want a docile or weak intl criminal system ⤵️
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Frédéric Mégret, juriste : « Si la CPI ne parvient pas à rallier assez de forces, elle disparaîtra dans le chaos de l’époque »
Face à la crise inédite que traverse la Cour pénale internationale, son avenir dépend moins de l’affirmation d’un principe de justice universelle que de la volonté de nombreux Etats, qui l’ont souvera...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
1/7 The ICC's Proposed Budget for 2027 is out: €195.2m, +1.0% (€1.95m) from 2026. €198.8m with no the host State loan. First budget built on the 2026–29 Strategic Plan, and the first drafted under severe US sanctions, and without a Prosecutor   📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul... 🧵⤵️
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Sergey Vasiliev @sevslv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
If you read Yuval Shany & Maria Varaki @ejiltalk.bsky.social on the removal of the ICC Prosecutor and were left with questions, @ezejim.bsky.social and I offer further reflections: Part I: opiniojuris.org/2026... Part II: opiniojuris.org/2026... Thanks @opiniojuris.bsky.social for publishing them.
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Governance as Legitimacy: A Further Reflection on the Removal of the ICC Prosecutor (Part I) - Opinio Juris
[Ezequiel Jimenez Martinez is an Adjunct Professor at the Pompeu Fabra Law Faculty, and a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Law Research and Policy. He is the author of Governing the International Criminal Court: the History and Practice of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute (Brill, 2025). Sergey Vasiliev is a Professor of International Law...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
1/2 Last time some past ASP Presidents wrote together, the Independent Expert Review process took place. Now they are rightly asking for commitment of States Parties to protect the Court. A lot of what they ask depends on leadership of the Bureau, led by the President.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Starting off at @esil-sedi.bsky.social with a thought provoking keynote by Prof Mégret for the @esiligicj.bsky.social workshop. Conflict can help build a new narrative and support that enables an ICC confronting reality as it is, even if large powers want it gone.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s a good thing to see another book exploring, critically, what “good governance” means for States Parties to the Intl Criminal Court. Congratulations @kritikasharma.bsky.social 👏🏻 📍 brill.com/display/titl... More research and attention is *still* needed on this area 🚨
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Excellent article about the demise of the Central American Court of Justice. One of the first experiments of international law, anywhere. 📍 www.ejiltalk.org/the-rise-and... What would Alejandro Alvarez make of this tragic end?
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Looking forward to the @esiligicj.bsky.social workshop and annual conference next week in Malaga. Thank you Caleb Wheeler for motivating me to present a proposal and for the Group for accepting it. It will be a pleasure to share the panel with @marcolongobardo.bsky.social Say hi if around ! 👋🏻
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
ICC President Akane is right and is showing what a judge should be all about. The question how a judicial candidate would deal with possible US sanctions should be asked as States Parties prepare to elect 6 new judges in December. 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/elections/ju...
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Public roundtables with judicial candidates: composition | International Criminal Court
4 - 5 November 2026Modalities for the questions for the roundtables with candidates for judicial electionsModalities for 2026 Public Roundtables for judicial candidates, as approved by the Bureau on 2...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
That the Mladić story be a reminder what the international criminal law system can deliver, as a fugitive could hide no longer. 📍 www.irmct.org/sites/defaul...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
First indication of movement by the ASP Bureau in the process to elect the 4th Prosecutor during their 20th meeting on Aug 18 - Plus some other worthy debate 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul... 🧵⤵️
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
1/2 While I support this statement 100%, it is incomplete as it does not address any policy recommendation specifically for the ASP. The ASP is the governing body of the ICC. There is no individual State or regional action without an ASP corresponding decision.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I spoke to @sankei.com to comment on the sanctions imposed by the US on ICC President Akane. An unprecedented move and one has angered several Japanese commentators. Now is the time for Japan to take the lead in protecting the ICC 📍 www.sankei.com/article/2026...
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「日本なくしてICCなし、守るため主導権発揮を」 国際法学者、ヒメネスマルティネス氏
日本なしに国際刑事裁判所(ICC)は存在しえなかった。最大の資金拠出国というだけではない。ICC設立を決めた1998年のローマ規程起草で大きな役割を果たし、裁…
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Sergey Vasiliev @sevslv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
VERY unfortunate! Dear Japan, this is your Judge. If you do not stand up for her, who will? #ICC #USsanctions #Trump #Rubio #Japan
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It doesn’t have to meet in NY at all. If the reason is to assure all State Party delegations are in attendance for the election of 6 new judges, the ICC Trust Fund to assist travel of diplomats is available and has been used in the past. Leaving the US will send the right signal.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Thank you Mark for the kind shout out I agree. Not necessarily dramatic, but the context for the 4th ICC Prosecutorial election is markedly different from the last three, which where also *difficult* for the ASP ⤵️ 📍 brill.com/display/book/9… All eyes on the detailed process 👀
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
First ever ICC President under sanction, this time from a supposedly close ally of Japan, the top contributor to the Court. At this stage, whatever the ASP President and, still, 125 parties do next, will mark how serious States are in protecting the Court. Time to act.
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Luigi Prosperi @luigiprosperi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
On 15 August, the beloved Flavia Lattanzi, former ICTR&ICTY judge and Professor of international law, passed away. I still haven’t read any obituaries, but the personal memories people (including myself) are sharing are so heartwarming. She was a caring and principled human being.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Eminent Italian Judge Lattanzi was especially important as I developed an interest in international criminal justice. Her stature and clarity will be sorely missed, now more than ever. 📍 sirente.it/prodotto/essay… RIP.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
1/3 Rather (lazy) misleading article. 1- Conflates, like many, the role of States Parties versus the Court in making sure the Rome Statute is effective. The ASP ≠ the Court. 2- Asks for Court procedures where the Court has no jurisdiction, even when ICC involvement is needed.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Preparing a draft paper for the pre-ESIL Conference @esiligicj.bsky.social workshop on the ASP’s methods challenging the independence of the OTP, adding the last 2 years regarding the 3rd Prosecutor. Re-reading lit from 1990s to now. We have been here before. The warnings were there. Aggggggrrr.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
1/4 The official records of the first ever ASP Special Session to remove a Prosecutor is live. 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul... This is a standard document produced after each ASP meeting, regular or special.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
1/3 Venezuela confirms its withdrawal from the Rome Statute as per Art 127(1), effective 24 July 2027. 📍 treaties.un.org/doc/Publicatio… Accuses the Court of “lawfare”, “politicization”, “double standards” and straying from its mandate. This is the Rubio campaign in action.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
1/5 The first ever removal of an ICC prosecutor does not seem to have triggered a timely, urgent and appropriate response by the Bureau to make sure the OTP does not remain leaderless after 18+ years. The ICC is facing its most complex crisis in its history, yet it seems BAU.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
For those looking to get up to speed on the removal of the ICC Prosecutor - the first ever - this podcast is a good place to start ⤵️
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Chad joins Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Venezuela in an unprecedented and fastest ever withdrawal of States from the Rome Statute. Besides Hungary, who did not materialise its Art 127(1) withdrawal note to the UNSG, the last time a State effectively left was Philippines in 2019.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
As usual, @janethanderson.bsky.social asking the right questions to make sure the first ever removal of an ICC Prosecutor is not dismissed without proper institutional learning. The ASP now has an opportunity to review and improve this process⤵️ 📍 www.justiceinfo.net/en/162412-ic...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Yle - the Finish public broadcaster - manages to get ASP President Kaukoranta on the record. The only public intervention from the President in the whole Khan saga. 📍 yle.fi/a/74-20235757 (translation works well) A few points ⤵️🧵
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Tutkija: ”Moni nainen palasi töihin helpottuneena” – ICC:n pääsyyttäjän erottaminen sai tuomioistuimen koetukselle
Monet oikeusoppineet arvostelevat tapaa, jolla ICC:n pääsyyttäjä erotettiin. Kysyimme jäsenmaiden puheenjohtajalta Päivi Kaukorannalta, miten päätökset tehtiin.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The ASP cannot afford to be passive or inactive at the darkest hour for the Rome Statute. Will Chad’s withdrawal be the last one? The ASP, and its President, must face the threats head-on. The Rome Statute is worth protecting ⤵️ 📍 reuters.com/world/internat…
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Völkerrechtsblog @voelkerrechtsblog.org · 27/07/2026
📣 Call for Papers 📣 Una vez más, América Latina y el Caribe están en el punto de mira de los últimos debates. Völkerrechtsblog invita a académicos y profesionales a reflexionar sobre temas relativos a intervención e influencia,
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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Karim Khan is removed as ICC Prosecutor. What now? Karim Khan speaks at the Assembly of States Parties in 2022 Member-states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to oust chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. The British lawyer has faced serious allegations of sexual misconduct by a member…
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Karim Khan is removed as ICC Prosecutor. What now?
Karim Khan speaks at the Assembly of States Parties in 2022 Member-states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to oust chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. The British lawyer has faced serious allegations of sexual misconduct by a member of his staff and was also a lightning rod for criticism from some quarters over his prosecutorial decisions, none more so that his investigation into the situation in Gaza.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
States Parties to the Rome Statute have an obligation to move with pace towards an election for the next Prosecutor. They should do so by learning from the last 3 rounds, which left much to be improved. A few quotes here ⤵️ 📍 www.middleeasteye.net/news/what-no...
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What next for the ICC and the Palestine investigation after Karim Khan's removal?
The court's removal of the chief prosecutor leaves it with a stalled Palestine file, two sanctioned deputies in charge, and facing an election to choose Khan's successor
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
An essential part for rebuilding trust in the Court and in the ASP is to focus on a robust, transparent and credible election process for the 4th prosecutor. In addition, the new Bureau to take office in December should commission a review into how this process went.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
@asymmetricalh.bsky.social has a very helpful summary of the state of the matter on what could be the first ever removal vote at the ASP. 📻 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus... Thank you for the quotes! I hope the full ASP makes a decision with careful reflection and by the rules.
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Justice Update – ICC Special Session Look Ahead
ICC member states vote on 24 July on the dismissal of Prosecutor Karim Khan. We walk through Steph’s Reuters reporting, the applicable rules, and what may come next. If it’s interesting…
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The upcoming ASP Special Session to consider the fate of the Prosecutor will be unprecedented. As such, rules of procedure matter more than ever. These are not optional. Glad to reflect on this with @sevslv.bsky.social on @opiniojuris.bsky.social ⤵️ 📍 opiniojuris.org/2026/06/19/r...
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Removing the ICC Prosecutor? A Roadmap for What Comes Next
[Ezequiel Jimenez Martinez has a PhD in International Law, is a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Law Research and Policy and an Associated Senior Lecturer at the Pompeu Fabra Law Facul…
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Very happy to have accepted this invitation, at a time international law is more important than ever. Thank you @voelkerrechtsblog.org !
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Justice Info @justiceinfo.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
#KarimKhan - In the probe into alleged sexual misconduct by the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor Karim Khan, which he denies, the latest stage of the drama is a media interview, his first since he stepped aside a year ago. Here are his key answers. www.justiceinfo.net/en/158759-ka...
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Karim Khan’s truths
In the probe into alleged sexual misconduct by the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor Karim Khan, which he denies, the latest stage of the drama is a media interview, his first since he stepped...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
This should be the priority of the Assembly of States Parties, including implementing IER 169 fully and forcefully. But it isn’t as the Bureau prolongs the external investigation into the Prosecutor, a major distraction for the ICC. The outcome, whatever it is, must come now.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
@amnesty.org launch of the 2025 State of the World’s Human Rights happening now, live midnight. Selective international law by predator States sets an unprecedented attack on human rights. Time to act.
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The ongoing investigation into the ICC Prosecutor highlights a need that has been imminent for many years: a governance quality assurance exercise of the Assembly of States Parties. My policy brief for @cilrap.bsky.social and 🧵⤵️ 📍 www.toaep.org/pbs-pdf/202-...
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Ezequiel Jimenez @ezejim.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
In a context where no official substantive statements are forthcoming from the ASP Bureau Presidency regarding the external investigation on the Prosecutor, the minutes of the latest meeting on March 4th reveal some important aspects 🧵⤵️ 📍 asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...
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