Following points were raised about the ICC:
- It takes long – Cambodia process started way back in 2002, that’s six years.
- The court can only handle a few perpetrators so it needs to be reserved for the big fry…what happens to middle/lower level guys?
- For many reasons (including above) it is important not to lose sight of the national process…the ICC will always be there.
- Someone made the point that the ICC process will be too detached from the average Kenya, importance of process being local with cameras in court etc. should not be underestimated.
- Someone from the ICC should speak to Kenyans about the process, they don’t want to hear from pundits (hehehe).
-Someone suggested that they should announce investigations just to make the threat real.
- Annan thinks its critical for justice to be done.
- There should be a sense of balance – not just about Eldoret, but also Kisumu, Nakuru, Naivasha, Mombasa – one side should not feel victimized.
What the ICC is saying:
- They are monitoring Kenya, O’Campo has a special adviser
- Most effective as a stick e.g. in Columbia where the threat has been used to push for local prosecutions (takes time though)
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