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89. How can I visit the ICC for a briefing or attend a hearing?
The International Criminal Court welcomes to its seat
in The Hague anyone who is
interested in its structure, its operations and the nature of its work.
To attend a briefing about the Court:
Individuals and groups wishing to attend a briefing about
the Court are requested
to fill out the appropriate application form, which is available on the Court’s
website at
www.icc-cpi.int
. Applications
should be sent by email to
visits@icc-cpi.int
at least two months in advance for groups and one month in
advance for individual visits.
To attend a hearing:
ICC hearings are
generally open to the public, unless the Chamber orders a closed
session. Interested persons are invited to go to the entrance of the Court (there is
no need to fill out a form beforehand). Any person entering
the Court building will
have to undergo security checks and present valid identification (passport, identity
card or driver’s licence).
In
addition, all public hearings are broadcast on the Court’s website with a
half-hour delay. They can be accessed at
www.icc-cpi.int
.
For
further information, please consult the hearing schedule. Also note that in the
interests
of public order, minors under the age of sixteen are not allowed in the
Court building.
Public Information and
Outreach Section
Registry, International Criminal Court
Oude Waalsdorperweg 10
2597 AK, The Hague, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 19519
2500 CM, The Hague, The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0) 70 515 8515
Email:
PublicAffairs.Unit@icc-cpi.int
