PILPG Comments on the ICC Office of the Prosecutor Draft Policy on Cultural Heritage

The Public International Law & Policy Group appreciates this opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Policy on Cultural Heritage of the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court.

On March 23, 2021, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court published a Draft Policy on Cultural Heritage for consultation and comments by States Parties to the Rome Statute, civil society, and the wider community of stakeholders.

The Draft Policy Policy aims to further guide the Office of the Prosecutor in addressing international crimes against cultural heritage within the Court's legal framework, raise greater awareness about the importance of the issue, and seek to close the impunity gap, including through positive complementarity with national jurisdictions, and maximize impact through collaboration with a wide network of partners and relevant actors. The Draft Policy is based on the Rome Statute and other regulatory instruments of the Court, as well as applicable treaties, and the principles and rules of international law. It also draws on relevant international jurisprudence. For more information, click here to access the Office of the Prosecutor’s press release.

Click on the images below to access the ICC Draft Policy and PILPG’s Comment.