Abstract
The European Union (EU) and its Member States have consistently supported the
International Criminal Court (ICC), collectively providing political, diplomatic,
technical and financial assistance. The EU has shown leadership in the face of
challenges such as non-cooperation, and has provided staunch political support to the Court. In an increasingly hostile environment, including political attacks on the Court’s existence, the EU has a critical role in combatting contemporary and future challenges. Taking a forward-looking approach and accounting for the outcomes of the Court’s recent Independent Expert Review process, this briefing considers how the EU’s role could be developed in relation to political support for and cooperation with the ICC. It offers recommendations to guide related future EU policy, which include enhancing the capacity of vital bodies, such as the Focal Point on the ICC, as well as engaging with States to complete cooperation agreements.
International Criminal Court (ICC), collectively providing political, diplomatic,
technical and financial assistance. The EU has shown leadership in the face of
challenges such as non-cooperation, and has provided staunch political support to the Court. In an increasingly hostile environment, including political attacks on the Court’s existence, the EU has a critical role in combatting contemporary and future challenges. Taking a forward-looking approach and accounting for the outcomes of the Court’s recent Independent Expert Review process, this briefing considers how the EU’s role could be developed in relation to political support for and cooperation with the ICC. It offers recommendations to guide related future EU policy, which include enhancing the capacity of vital bodies, such as the Focal Point on the ICC, as well as engaging with States to complete cooperation agreements.
Original language | English |
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Commissioning body | European Parliament |
Number of pages | 22 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2021 |
Keywords
- International Criminal Court
- International Justice
- European Parliament
- European Union