The victim as a new and controversial actor of the International Criminal Court’s proceedings

Victims enjoy a unique and crucial role before the International Criminal Court, where they enjoy a number of rights, including the right to participate in the proceedings. At the same time, victim's participation is problematic and can affect the right to a fair trial, especially when considering participation through the presentation of evidence at trial. The author takes into account the critical aspects of victims' participation and concludes that they can be overcome.