ICC registrar election 2023

1 new registrar  |  5-year term  |  Elected by ICC Judges in 2023

Timeline for the 2023 ICC registrar election

  • February 2022 : Vacancy announcement published
  • 1 May 2022: Deadline for individual applications
  • 17 June 2022: Publication of the shortlist of candidates by the ICC presidency
  • 18 July 2022: In accordance with the due diligence process established by the ASP Bureau, a confidential channel for the submission of allegations of professional misconduct has been opened
  • 11/12 October 2022: Public roundtables with candidates open to states parties and civil society (Watch the recordings here)
  • 9 December 2022 – The Assembly of States Parties adopts a recommendation on the election of the registrar
  • 10 February 2023 Election of Osvaldo Zavala Giler as ICC Registrar by the plenary of ICC judges
  • 5 April – Swearing in ceremony for the new registrar
  • 18 April 2023 – Start of the mandate of the new registrar

Questionnaires to ICC Registrar candidates - 2023 Election

As part of our efforts to promote awareness and transparency of ICC elections, the Coalition invited candidates to the position of ICC registrar to complete a questionnaire on their background, relevant qualifications and experience.