Statement of the Mechanism following criminal conviction and sentencing of Judge Lydia Mugambe

In July 2024, the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) became aware that Judge Lydia Mugambe was under investigation for certain charges for which she has now been convicted and sentenced by the Oxford Crown Court, United Kingdom. The United Nations Secretary-General was promptly informed of the criminal investigation and thereafter waived Judge Mugambe’s immunity concerning these and all related criminal proceedings.

During the pendency of the criminal investigation, trial and sentencing, the President of the Mechanism has taken all appropriate administrative actions to protect the integrity and proper and efficient functioning of the Mechanism, including discontinuing Judge Mugambe’s participation in the business of the Mechanism. The Mechanism is presently unable to offer any further comment due to the confidential nature of internal procedures.