Making it Right

Abstract The physical presence of the accused in the courtroom and the right to be present during trials are fundamental to a fair trial and crucial for the protection of defence rights. However, with the rise of digitalization accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the possibility of remote participation via video link in criminal trials has become increasingly viable. This article argues in favour of broadening the accused’s right to be present at International Criminal Court (ICC) trials so as to include remote participation. This article traces the development of the accused’s remote participation in ICC proceedings, explores its merits and flaws, and offers a proposal for implementing such practices.