Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al Rahman case: Initial appearance, 15 June 2020 FLOOR

On 15 June 2020, Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al-Rahman appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber II's Single Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "Court"). The hearing was held in the presence of the Prosecutor and the Defence. Mr Abd–Al-Rahman was represented by his Duty Counsel Mr Cyril Laucci and appeared via video-link from the ICC Detention Centre. The Single Judge verified the identity of the suspect, and ensured that he was clearly informed of the crimes he is alleged to have committed and of his rights under the Rome Statute of the ICC in a language he fully understands and speaks. The opening of the confirmation of charges hearing was scheduled provisionally for 7 December 2020. The purpose of the confirmation of charges hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to establish substantial grounds to believe that the person committed each of the crimes charged. If the charges are confirmed, totally or partly, the case will be transferred to a Trial Chamber, which will conduct the subsequent phase of the proceedings: the trial.