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Representation of victims before the International Criminal Court
The Rome Statute expressly provides for the participation of victims in the judicial process. At the same time, the legal instruments of the Court do not contain a clear definition of the format of such participation. According to Rule 89(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, "[t]he composition of the court shall determine the proceedings and the manner in which the participation of [victims] is considered appropriate." In addition, Article 68(3) of the Rome Statute states that "[w]hen the personal interests…