Two Kripos investigators are to be loaned to the ICC for up to two years. The Norwegian government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the investigation of possible war crimes in Ukraine before the International Criminal Court. On Tuesday, Mehl met with ICC President Piotr Hofmanski and Attorney General Karim AA Khan QC.
– Norway has been one of the key supporters of the ICC since its establishment. I am pleased that Norway can contribute to the important work of this court, especially during this period of investigation war in Ukraine requires large investments, says Emilie Enger Mehl, Minister of Justice and Emergency Preparedness.
War crimes in Ukraine
Earlier this year, Norway received a request from the International Criminal Court in The Hague for a contribution in connection with the war in Ukraine. Norway is one of the few countries that believes that war crimes committed in Ukraine should be investigated by the ICC.
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Kripos has important and good knowledge
- It is up to the ICC to determine which cases Norwegian investigators will work on. Kripos has important and good knowledge to be able to investigate war crimes, says Mehl. Implementation is monitored in practice by the Norwegian Police Directorate.
Photo: Ministry of Justice and Emergency Preparedness.
Pictured: Minister Emilie Enger Mehl welcomes Attorney General Karim AA Khan QC to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Source: regjeringen
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