The International Criminal Court has appointed Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza as Presiding Judge in former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s appeal challenging the Court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his administration’s “war on drugs.”
Who is Judge Carranza?
Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza is a distinguished Peruvian jurist currently serving at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Here’s a snapshot of her background:
- ICC Judge since 2018: She began her term on 11 March 2018, serving in the Appeals Chamber.
- First Vice-President of the ICC: Held this position from 2021 to 2024, marking a historic moment as the first Peruvian to do so.
- Senior National Prosecutor in Peru: Before joining the ICC, she led Peru’s specialized system for prosecuting terrorism, human rights violations, and crimes against humanity.
- Victims’ Rights Advocate: She implemented reparative measures for victims, including:
- Recovery and identification of remains from mass graves
- Public apologies from the Peruvian State
- Restitution of remains to families
- Rescue of children abducted by armed groups
- Studied law at the National University of Trujillo, graduating in 1982.
- Born on 15 July 1955 in Trujillo, Peru.
Judge Ibáñez Carranza is widely respected for her commitment to justice, human rights, and the dignity of victims. Her career reflects a powerful blend of legal rigor and humanitarian focus.
