Worldwide Prison Court docket President Tomoko Akane has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s sanctions in opposition to The Hague-based courtroom, saying they danger destroying the system that helps it.
“The sanctions have had impacts on third nations, they usually violate worldwide legislation,” she instructed Japanese media shops on-line Friday.
“The ICC system primarily based on the rule of legislation, which the worldwide neighborhood has developed over time, might collapse” if the sanctions proceed, she added.
The ICC had launched an official investigation into alleged warfare crimes by U.S. service members in Afghanistan. The courtroom additionally issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The courtroom’s actions angered the US, which isn’t an ICC member.
On June 5, the State Division introduced financial sanctions in opposition to 4 judges concerned within the investigation and issuing the warrants, primarily based on an government order enabling U.S. sanctions in opposition to ICC personnel signed by Trump in February.
“ICC, which punishes people who lead wars, is the final bastion of worldwide legislation,” Akane mentioned from The Hague. She additionally confused the significance of sustaining the courtroom’s presence.
Akane known as on ICC member states together with Japan to take a stand in opposition to the U.S. actions, urging Washington to alter its choice.
