The ICPA is a unique judicial hub embedded in Eurojust to support national investigations into the crime of aggression related to the war in Ukraine. It began its work on 3 July 2023.
Thanks to the ICPA, independent prosecutors from different countries are able to work together in the same location on a daily basis, exchange evidence in a fast and efficient manner, and agree on a common investigative and prosecution strategy.
The work of the ICPA will effectively prepare and contribute to any future prosecutions of the crime of aggression, irrespective of the jurisdiction before which these will be brought.
Participants in the ICPA benefit from Eurojust’s tailor-made operational, technical, logistical and financial support. The Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED), managed by Eurojust, is central in enabling the ICPA’s work. Evidence already submitted to CICED in the context of other international crimes (crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes) may be equally relevant for the investigation into the crime of aggression. It is also possible to store national evidence in CICED brought in by ICPA participants for analysis.
Ukraine and 5 member states of the Joint Investigation teams (JIT) - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Romania are the members of the Centre.
The USA has delegated the Special Prosecutor for the Crime of Aggression, which will support the operation of the Centre.
The Prosecutor General’s Office delegates 6 representatives to ICPA, which will operate on a rotational basis.