The ICC’S pre-trial chamber I confirmation of charges decision in the case of prosecutor V. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo: between application and development of international criminal law

On 29 January 2007, the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (hereinafter ‘the Chamber’) issued its confirmation of charges decision in the case of Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo1 (hereinafter ‘the Decision’) paving the way for the first trial before the ICC, as well as addres...