#ICC Prosecutor: “With respect to Venezuela I, the Prosecutor conveyed that her Office had concluded its subject-matter assessment and determined that there was a reasonable basis to believe that crimes within ICC jurisdiction have occurred in Venezuela.”
#ICC Prosecutor: “In this regard, the Office sought information on relevant domestic proceedings in Venezuela & their conformity w/t #RomeStatute requirements.”
#ICC Prosecutor: “With respect to Venezuela II, the Prosecutor updated the delegation on the status of the Office's ongoing subject-matter assessment, aimed at determining whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that the alleged conduct falls within ICC jurisdiction”
#ICC Prosecutor reiterated that both situations (Venezuela I & II) remain under preliminary examination with a view to take a decision, upon completion, whether to open an investigation.
Additional details, including on the Office's findings will be available in the upcoming end of the year Report on Preliminary Examination Activities (2020).
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