In view of today’s US announcement, the European Union expresses its serious concern about the measures adopted and reiterates its strong support to the europa.eu/!vK36cd
March 29, 2019
Check out #ICC states parties’ reactions to #US move against the court
Today the Trump administration announced it would impose visa bans on certain #ICC staff. These states parties are showing their support for the court and their resolve to defend its independence.
Photo via @me_vignoliCheck out #ICC states parties’ reactions to #US move against the court
FM Frick's statement in support of the #ICC, in response to the US travel restrictions imposed on officials:
#Switzerland regrets measures against the independent International Criminal Court #ICC admin.ch/gov/en/start/d
An independent and efficient judiciary is a key element of the Rule of Law. At the time when rules-based international order is facing increaded pressure, Finland continues fully to respect the 's judicial independence, and to promote its universality.
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In view of today’s US announcement, the European Union expresses its serious concern about the measures adopted and reiterates its strong support to the @IntlCrimCourt europa.eu/!vK36cd
The unwavering support of States Parties to the Rome Statute continues today despite many challenges that we are facing. icc-cpi.int/Pages/item.asp
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In view of today’s US announcement, the European Union expresses its serious concern about the measures adopted and reiterates its strong support to the @IntlCrimCourt europa.eu/!vK36cd
Like #EU & #Benelux partners #Luxembourg is seriously concerned about US visa restrictions on #ICC personnel. Jean #Asselborn expresses full support for and its crucial work to fight impunity & deliver justice for victims of most serious crimes under Rome Statute
CZ supports the #ICC and its independence. We are concerned about any measures that might hinder the ICC's role in the international criminal justice. We believe in the continuation of the US long-standing commitment to the international criminal justice.
Independent and efficient judiciary is a key element of RoL. At the time when the rules-based international order is facing increased pressure, Finland continues fully to respect the ’s judicial independence, and to promote its universality.
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Full statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg available here: newyork-un.mae.lu/en/News/Statem
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Like #EU & #Benelux partners #Luxembourg is seriously concerned about US visa restrictions on #ICC personnel. Jean #Asselborn expresses full support for @IntlCrimCourt and its crucial work to fight impunity & deliver justice for victims of most serious crimes under Rome Statute
Spain Reiterates its Support for the International Criminal Court and Stresses the Need for all States to Cooperate in the Fight Against Impunity exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/Sala via
Slovenia supports the and its judicial independence in delivering justice for victims of the most serious crimes. In this regard we regret the US decision to impose travel restrictions on #ICC officials and reiterate the importance of global fight against impunity.
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Dans un contexte de remise en cause croissante de la de son fonctionnement et de son avenir, la
🇫🇷, qui a soutenu dès l’origine la création de la CPI par le Statut de Rome, lui renouvelle son plein soutien.
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Estonia fully supports the and its independence. Estonia is therefore deeply concerned about the US measures against #ICC personnel.
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In view of today’s US announcement, the European Union expresses its serious concern about the measures adopted and reiterates its strong support to the @IntlCrimCourt europa.eu/!vK36cd
🇫🇷France reaffirms its full support for the .
The #ICC must be able to act and exercise its prerogatives without interference, in an independent and impartial manner, within the Rome Statute format.
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The is indispensable in the fight against impunity for the most serious international crimes. It has our support and trust. The announcement by the US to possibly impose visa restrictions on staff is incomprehensible to us.
Minister raises # ICC visa restrictions in bilat. discussion with US Secretary Pompeo. Minister Kaag regrets US decision.
Spain reiterates its support for the Rome Statute and the , the highest example of universal justice, and stresses the need for all States to cooperate in the fight against impunity for the most atrocious crimes: bit.ly/2W5wmL7
Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg's Minister of Foreign Affairs calls on to support the #ICC, in order for the to be able to work independently, without pressure from the world's most powerful state.
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In addition to recent national statements in support of the independence of the #ICC, the following statement has been endorsed by 22 Foreign Ministers:
