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The US & The International Criminal Court

The US & The International Criminal Court

Friday, January 15, 2010 No Comments

The International Crminal Court is a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
The United States, refuse to become a member or involved, even though another 108 states are members of the ICC.

Why Haven’t The United States Joined The International Criminal Court?
During negotiations, the US argued [...]

The UK & The International Criminal Court

The UK & The International Criminal Court

Friday, January 15, 2010 No Comments

The International Crminal Court is a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression

Here is the United Kingdom’s official position on the ICC, taken as a direct quote from the government’s official website www.ukun.fco.gov.uk

The UK is one of the strongest supporters of the International Criminal Court [...]