#rewatch 📲 On Thursday FEB-05 2026 MPs from all parties condemned the #UK government's refusal to adhere to the #GenocideConvention in relation to #palestine, in a debate led by Brendan O'Hara M.P.
Disgracefully, this is the first time in two years that MPs have debated this issue in the House of Commons
#warcrimes #icj #icc #law #ihl #romestatute #genevaconvention #genocide #crimesagainsthumanity
#gaza #westbank #london
Video credit: PSC
#InternationalLaw #Australia #GenocideConvention #RomeStatute
#HerzogVisitToAustralia2026
:blob_cat_ohnoes:
"Australia is a party to the Genocide Convention and the Rome Statute. These treaties impose a clear legal duty to prevent and punish genocide, obligations which are reflected in Australian domestic law. Hosting President Herzog without investigation or accountability risks placing Australia in breach of its international and domestic obligations and undermines the global fight against impunity for the gravest crimes. He must be investigated under Australia’s Commonwealth Criminal Code."
https://www.amnesty.org.au/if-australia-hosts-the-head-of-a-genocidal-state-it-must-obey-the-law/
And we can have that prosecution if we invite the International Criminal Court to take jurisdiction. No immunity, no statute of limitations, pardons don't count.
Re the World Economic Forum platforming War Criminal leaders & Genocide Enablers.
Business as Usual was how Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes of Aggression and Crimes Against Humanity were made internationally illegal in the Treaty of the Rome Statute.
Israel now hates the International Criminal Court because Netanyahu & his buddy are indicted by it, can be arrested anywhere (in theory).
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Rome, 17 July 1998
Israel Wrote.
"Israel
Upon signature:
Declaration:
“Being an active consistent supporter of the concept of an International Criminal Court, and its realization in the form of the Rome Statute, the Government of the State of Israel is proud to thus express its acknowledgment of the importance, and indeed indispensability, of an effective court for the enforcement of the rule of law and the prevention of impunity.
As one of the originators of the concept of an International Criminal Court, Israel, through its prominent lawyers and statesmen, has, since the early 1950’s, actively participated in all stages of the formation of such a court. Its representatives, carrying in both heart and mind collective, and sometimes personal, memories of the holocaust - the greatest and most heinous crime to have been committed in the history of mankind - enthusiastically, with a sense of acute sincerity and seriousness, contributed to all stages of the preparation of the Statute. Responsibly, possessing the same sense of mission, they currently support the work of the ICC Preparatory Commission.
At the 1998 Rome Conference, Israel expressed its deep disappointment and regret at the insertion into the Statute of formulations tailored to meet the political agenda of certain states. Israel warned that such an unfortunate practice might reflect on the intent to abuse the Statute as a political tool. Today, in the same spirit, the Government of the State of Israel signs the Statute while rejecting any attempt to interpret provisions thereof in a politically motivated manner against Israel and its citizens. The Government of Israel hopes that Israel’s expressions of concern of any such attempt would be recorded in history as a warning against the risk of politicization, that might undermine the objectives of what is intended to become a central impartial body, benefiting mankind as a whole.
Nevertheless, as a democratic society, Israel has been conducting ongoing political, pand academic debates concerning the ICC and its significance in the context of international law and the international community. The Court’s essentiality - as a vital means of ensuring that criminals who commit genuinely heinous crimes will be duly brought to justice, while other potential offenders of the fundamental principles of humanity and the dictates of public conscience will be properly deterred - has never seized to guide us. Israel’s signature of the Rome Statute will, therefore, enable it to morally identify with this basic idea, underlying the establishment of the Court.
Today, [the Government of Israel is] honoured to express [its] sincere hopes that the Court, guided by the cardinal judicial principles of objectivity and universality, will indeed serve its noble and meritorious objectives.”
Rome, 17 July 1998
https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XVIII-10&chapter=18&clang=_en
#ICC #Genocide #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #CrimesofAggression #RomeStatute
Business as Usual was how Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes of Aggression and Crimes Against Humanity were made internationally illegal in the Treaty of the Rome Statute.
Israel now hates the International Criminal Court because Netanyahu & his buddy are indicted by it, can be arrested everywhere (in theory).
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Rome, 17 July 1998
"Israel
Upon signature:
Declaration:
“Being an active consistent supporter of the concept of an International Criminal Court, and its realization in the form of the Rome Statute, the Government of the State of Israel is proud to thus express its acknowledgment of the importance, and indeed indispensability, of an effective court for the enforcement of the rule of law and the prevention of impunity.
As one of the originators of the concept of an International Criminal Court, Israel, through its prominent lawyers and statesmen, has, since the early 1950’s, actively participated in all stages of the formation of such a court. Its representatives, carrying in both heart and mind collective, and sometimes personal, memories of the holocaust - the greatest and most heinous crime to have been committed in the history of mankind - enthusiastically, with a sense of acute sincerity and seriousness, contributed to all stages of the preparation of the Statute. Responsibly, possessing the same sense of mission, they currently support the work of the ICC Preparatory Commission.
At the 1998 Rome Conference, Israel expressed its deep disappointment and regret at the insertion into the Statute of formulations tailored to meet the political agenda of certain states. Israel warned that such an unfortunate practice might reflect on the intent to abuse the Statute as a political tool. Today, in the same spirit, the Government of the State of Israel signs the Statute while rejecting any attempt to interpret provisions thereof in a politically motivated manner against Israel and its citizens. The Government of Israel hopes that Israel’s expressions of concern of any such attempt would be recorded in history as a warning against the risk of politicization, that might undermine the objectives of what is intended to become a central impartial body, benefiting mankind as a whole.
Nevertheless, as a democratic society, Israel has been conducting ongoing political, pand academic debates concerning the ICC and its significance in the context of international law and the international community. The Court’s essentiality - as a vital means of ensuring that criminals who commit genuinely heinous crimes will be duly brought to justice, while other potential offenders of the fundamental principles of humanity and the dictates of public conscience will be properly deterred - has never seized to guide us. Israel’s signature of the Rome Statute will, therefore, enable it to morally identify with this basic idea, underlying the establishment of the Court.
Today, [the Government of Israel is] honoured to express [its] sincere hopes that the Court, guided by the cardinal judicial principles of objectivity and universality, will indeed serve its noble and meritorious objectives.”
Rome, 17 July 1998
https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XVIII-10&chapter=18&clang=_en
#ICC #Genocide #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #CrimesofAggression #RomeStatute
📢 The United Kingdom resisted intense #US efforts to weaken the International Criminal Court before and after the #RomeStatute entered into force, newly declassified British Cabinet Office documents reveal
🔹 Release of the records from the British National Archives comes amid renewed concerns over the #UK ’s commitment to international criminal #justice following allegations that British officials , threatened to defund the #ICC
đź“° Report MEMO JAN-21 #law
There's an extensive database of suspected perpetrators of human rights violations in #Iran - via the chain-of-command. If Iran ever ratifies the #RomeStatute (following the current uprising?), then some of these might qualify for trial in TheHague by the #InternationalCriminalCourt (though the ICC will try to go as high up the chain as it can, per the evidence + chance of a conviction for #CrimesAgainstHumanity ). RU + CN (+ US-under-Trump) would veto a UNSC referral.
Defense to ICC: Duterte’s health worsening, detention review sought
Duterte legal team asks ICC for independent expert opinion on risk factors
⚖️ #law 📢 The #ICC harshly criticized the announcement of new #US sanctions on Judge Gocha Lordkipanidze of #georgia and Judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin of #mongolia, labelling the move a “flagrant attack” against the independence of an impartial judicial institution
#news #justice #romestatute
#palestine
đź“° Report MEMO DEC-18
Seems like Rubio is #PervertingTheCourseOfJustice [1] under Article 70 of the #RomeStatute [2].
More specifically, 70.1.(e) "Retaliating against an official of the Court on account of duties performed by that or another official;"
Could Rubio, as an official of a non-party-state to the Rome Statute, be under the ICC's jurisdiction for Article 70.1.(e)?
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perverting_the_course_of_justice
📢 The International Criminal Court #ICC resists Trump administration pressure to drop arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over#gaza war crimes #US
#headlines #ihl #romestatute #genevaconvention #UNfail #genocideconvention
đź“° Report Al Mayadeen DEC-04 14:30 Beirut-t
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-s-campaign-against-icc-faces-resistance
@DrJackBrown That can happen surprisingly fast.
The #ICC is investigating thousands of war crimes cases in Ukraine, even though Ukraine didn't sign the #RomeStatute, because Ukraine invited them in.
We could do the same here: dislodge the fascists and have the next President invite them in to investigate crimes against humanity.
And Trump pardons wouldn't apply.
New on our blog!
Dead Letter with Teeth?
Article 61(8) of the Rome Statute (the “Statute”) allows the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to resubmit charges that the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) has refused to confirm, provided “additional evidence” is presented. Yet neither the Statute nor the ICC’s Rules of Procedure and Evidence define what qualifies as
📌 🗨️ Keep in mind from now on, the Israeli "UN envoy" called #francescaalbanese a 'witch' during the assembly's session on OCT-28 - it's time, to not only kick out Israel of the 🔵 UN, but to shut down the #UNGA located in a rogue state like the #US - #NewYork - until they are ready for internal reforms, and the 'USA' is ready to respect International Law #ihl, #genevaconventions, #romestatute
đź“Ś As the people, demand an end of corruption, and states to uphold #internationalhumanitarianlaw !
Recently I got to talk to a #Democratic Party leader.
I used the moment to talk about how the #InternationalCriminalCourt can be invited to take jurisdiction within U.S. borders, to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity. Ukraine, which like the U.S. did not sign the #RomeStatute (the treating creating the #ICC), has done this to allow the ICC to investigate Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
I let them know this is the minimum I expect from a 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.
Hind Rajab Foundation takes 24 Israeli soldiers to ICC over killing of six-year-old
"The attacks were carried out with full knowledge of the victims’ civilian and protected status, following prior coordination between the Palestinian Red Crescent and Israeli authorities," the foundation said in a statement.
#HindRijab #ICC #Murderers #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Genocide #RomeStatute
@mhartle @petergleick @ArchaeoIain
The #InternationalCriminalCourt doesn't have jurisdiction inside the U.S. because the U.S. didn't sign the #RomeStatute.
But that's not the end of it. A non-signatory country can invite the #ICC to take jurisdiction within its borders, as Ukraine has done regarding Russian war crimes. That would also allow #Trump to be tried for #CrimesAgainstHumanity along with his collaborators, pardoned or not.
The Sahel Alliance leaves the ICC… should the rest of Africa follow? [Africanews Debates] http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNZK89 #Africa #ICC #Justice #SahelAlliance #RomeStatute
I guess under Article 8.2.(b).(ii) and 8.2.(b).(xxi) of the #RomeStatute ?
"(ii) Intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population as such or against individual civilians not taking direct part in hostilities;"
"(xxi) Committing outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment;"
Providing humanitarian aid to people subject to a famine is not "taking direct part in hostilities".
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Rome_Statute_of_the_International_Criminal_Court
