A.N.R. Robinson
A.N.R. Robinson was a prominent Trinidad and Tobago politician and former Prime Minister, known for his influential role in advocating for the establishment of an international criminal court. His vision for universal justice and accountability was notably articulated in a 1989 speech, laying the groundwork for the eventual creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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A. N. R. Robinson called for the establishment of a permanent international criminal court at the UNGA in 1989.
Curtis Ward | Support COE special tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-07-20
The idea of the ICC in its current form – a standing court to try individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes when domestic courts are either incapable or unwilling to do so – has its genesis in a 1989 speech by a former Trinidad and Tobago prime minister, A.N.R. Robinson.
Editorial | Jamaica and the International Criminal Court | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-03-25
