Revisiting Victims' Participation at the ICC: Advocacy for an Efficient Restorative International Criminal Justice System

The research advocates for enhancing victims' participation in ICC proceedings by elevating their status to that of partie civile, applicable only to those willing to take an oath and face cross-examination. It emphasizes that false testimony could lead to criminal charges. The Chamber should have the discretion to grant this status based on the relevance of victims' contributions. While maintaining a focus on criminal proceedings, the study calls for a victim-centered reparation mechanism, leaning towards restorative justice approaches typical in transitional justice contexts.