Tobias Hanson: Taking the Reigns from Ocampo and How the African Union could hurt Fatou Bensouda | Justice in Conflict

Tobias Hanson: Taking the Reigns from Ocampo and How the African Union could hurt Fatou Bensouda | Justice in Conflict

The Search Committee’s terms of reference allow it to act like a head hunting agency and actively follow any tips or recommendations it receives and not just to sit back and conform to the UN-style process whereby states pre-screen candidates, often nominating candidates for motives not related to the person’s ability to excel in the position. This is a significant innovation as it allows for a great deal of input from civil society.