The trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Paul Gicheru is scheduled to open on 15 February 2022 at 9:30 (The Hague local time) before Trial Chamber III, composed of Judge Miatta Maria Samba. Mr Gicheru is accused of offences against the administration of justice consisting in corruptly influencing witnesses regarding cases from the situation in Kenya.
The hearings for the opening statements of the Prosecution are scheduled on 15 February 2022. The Defence has decided not to present any statements at this point of the proceedings. Mr Gicheru is expected to attend the opening of his trial.
The first prosecution witness will also be heard on the same day. Due to the current situation linked to Covid-19, some of the hearings participants will take part via video-link.
Background: On 2 November 2020, Paul Gicheru surrendered to the authorities of The Netherlands pursuant to an ICC arrest warrant issued under seal on 10 March 2015 and unsealed on 10 September 2015. On 3 November 2020, Paul Gicheru was surrendered to the ICC custody after the completion of the necessary national proceedings. His first appearance before the Court took place on 6 November 2020. On 1 February 2021, he was released to Kenya with specific conditions restricting liberty. On 15 July 2021, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber A confirmed the charges of offences against the administration of justice brought by the Prosecutor against Paul Gicheru and committed him to trial.