Commemorative symposium at Mita Campus, Tokyo
“The International Criminal Court Reviewed - Significance, Accomplishments and Challenges”
Keio University held an international symposium on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 4th, 2006.
This was the commemorative event with two ICC judges participating for the first time in Japan. In addition, experts of criminal law from Humboldt University, Berlin and Cologne University as well as Congress members from Japan joined as panelists of the symposium.
As one of the pioneers in the field of research on International Criminal Law, Keio University provides two advanced courses which focus on crime against humanity and genocide at Keio Law School, established in 2004. It also carries out cutting-edge research and encourages excellence in research and education.
There was much lively debate between participants at the workshops and panel discussions, where there was also lively exchange of opinions.
Date
Saturday, November 4, 2006
Place
Global Security Research Institute Lab., 6F East Research Building (Building No.4 on Mita Campus Map), Mita Campus, Keio University,Tokyo
Language
English
The Symposium is sponsored by the Faculty of Law, Keio University and supported by the Embassy of Finland, representing the Presidency of the European Union, and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Program
10:00-11:00
Part I : Workshops
*Target Audience: Scholars, Lawyers, Journalists,Experts et al.
*Both workshops will be conducted simultaneously in different rooms.
*Application is required in advance for those who wish to attend the workshops.
Opening Session
Chair: Prof. Koichi Miki (Keio University)
Introductory Remarks:
Dean of the Faculty of Law (Prof. Masao Okonogi)
Theme and Overview of the Programme (Prof. Philipp Osten)
Introductory Lectures to the Workshops:
Prof. Gerhard Werle (Humboldt University Berlin) (Workshop 1)
Prof. Claus Kress (University of Cologne) (Workshop 2)
11:00-11:15
Coffee Break
11:15-12:30
Workshop 1
“The ICC Statute and National Legislation – Models of Implementation of Substantive Law”
Chair: Prof. Gerhard Werle
Co-Chair: Judge Hans-Peter Kaul (President of the Pre-Trial Division, ICC)
Initial Comments:
Prof. Chikako Taya (Hosei University, former ICTY-Judge)
Prof. Go Koyama (Keio University)
Workshop 2
“Co-operation with the ICC – practical issues and procedural aspects”
Chair: Prof. Claus Kress
Co-Chair: Judge Erkki Kourula (President of the Appeals Division, ICC)
Initial Comments:
Prof. Keiko Ko (Mie University)
Prof. Keigo Komamura (Keio University)
12:30-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:40
Part II : Panel Discussion
“The ICC – Significance for the International Community and Civil Society”
*Target Audience: Open to the General Public upon registration in advance.
Opening Remarks
Vice-President of Keio University (Prof. Tatsuya Sakamoto)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Deputy Director-General Hiroshi Inomata)
Embassy of Finland, representing the Presidency of the European Union (Minister-Counsellor Anu Saarela)
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany (Minister Dr. Bernd Fischer)
Keynote Speeches
Judge Hans-Peter Kaul (President of the Pre-Trial Division, ICC)
“The ICC as a Court ‘subordinated’ to National Courts – the Jurisdiction of the ICC and the Admissability of Cases”
Judge Erkki Kourula (President of the Appeals Division, ICC)
“The ICC from the Victims’ Perspective – Participation, Reparations and the Trust Fund”
Statements of the Panelists
Prof. Chikako Taya (Hosei University, former ICTY-Judge)
Mr. Kiyohiko Toyama (Member of the House of Councillors, Diet of Japan)
Mr. Tadashi Inuzuka (Member of the House of Councillors, Diet of Japan)
Prof. Gerhard Werle (Humboldt University Berlin)
Prof. Claus Kress (University of Cologne)
15:40-16:10
Coffee Break
15:10-17:00
Open Panel Discussion (with Participation of the Audience)*
Panel:
Judge Hans-Peter Kaul (President of the Pre-Trial Division, ICC)
Judge Erkki Kourula (President of the Appeals Division, ICC)
Prof. Gerhard Werle (Humboldt University Berlin)
Prof. Claus Kress (University of Cologne)
Prof. Chikako Taya (Hosei University, former ICTY-Judge)
Mr. Kiyohiko Toyama (Member of the House of Councillors, Diet of Japan)
Mr. Tadashi Inuzuka (Member of the House of Councillors, Diet of Japan)
Chair: Prof. Philipp Osten (Keio University)
* Questions and comments from the audience may be submitted to the chairman on the forms provided.
