Former International Criminal Court Judge Hans-Peter Kaul who handled the Kenyan case pitting Deputy President William Ruto’s case has passed on.
According to the ICC Public Affairs Unit, the judge passed on Monday after a serious illness that had led to him quit the ICC.
ICC President Judge Sang-Hyun Song has described Kaul as one who played a major role in the creation of the Rome Statute, that establishment the ICC.
He observes that Kaul will be remembered with respect and admiration on a personal and professional level, for his relentless commitment and extensive contributions to international justice.
The judge who was a member of Pre-Trial Chamber resigned on July 1 over health reasons.
AUTHOR: BEN GUMO