A top team of International Criminal Court officials on Wednesday met with government leaders to explore the possibility of the court setting up base in Kenya.

Among the issues discussed was according ICC judges, prosecutors and other members of staff diplomatic status.

The Rome Statute, which established the court, provides for such status to allow the court to operate efficiently.

It is expected a decision will be made by Friday

A statement by International Criminal Court registrar Silvana Arbia after the meeting read: “I met with the Cabinet committee chaired by minister (George) Saitoti to discuss the operational and legal framework that is essential for the court to conduct its work in Kenya.”

The registry is one of the four organs of the ICC and it is responsible for the non-judicial aspects of administering and servicing the court.

It is a neutral organ of the court and provides support to victims, witnesses and the defence, where necessary.

Other organs are the presidency, the court’s divisions and the office of the prosecutor.