A special tribunal in The Hague for Russia's crimes against Ukraine could start its work as early as 2027. The preparation process will start with the formation of a steering committee in May this year.
Preparations for the establishment of the tribunal
As early as May, a steering committee is expected to be set up to coordinate the preparatory phase of the launch of the special tribunal in The Hague. This step will be the beginning of the formal procedure for organising the court.
After the formation of the governing body, the preparatory stage will begin, during which the legal and organisational framework for the future tribunal will be determined. It is expected that these processes will lay the groundwork for the court's full-fledged operation.
Historical precedent
According to sources, this special tribunal may become the first such court since the Nuremberg trials. Such a scale of international justice has not been seen in more than seven decades.
The launch of the tribunal in The Hague could be a decisive step in bringing to justice those responsible for crimes related to the aggression against Ukraine.
Future stages of work
Once the preparatory period is complete, the tribunal will move on to investigations, indictments and sentencing. These stages will determine the further course of international legal accountability.
The final launch of the special tribunal is expected in 2027, which will be an important milestone for international justice.
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