Rome Statute

The Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute voted to remove ICC prosecutor Karim Khan after an 18-month misconduct investigation. Legal experts, including William Schabas, argue the decision was politically driven and undermined the court's independence, citing inconsistencies between the ASP's ruling and a prior judicial panel's conclusion of no wrongdoing.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed indifference to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against him, citing Israeli special forces for protection. His flight to Washington passed through airspace of ICC member states, drawing criticism for aiding an 'internationally wanted leader'. The ICC issued the warrant in November 2024 for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Chad announced its withdrawal from the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court, joining other Sahel region countries in criticizing the ICC's alleged partiality. The government argued that most ICC investigations have focused on the African continent.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew through the airspace of several International Criminal Court (ICC) member states, including Greece, Italy, France, and Canada, en route to the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity, but Israel and the US are not ICC signatories.

Chad announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. The withdrawal process will take at least a year, following similar moves by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The U.S. has supported these withdrawals, criticizing the ICC's impact on national sovereignty.

Chad announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 27 July 2026, citing 'double-standard justice.' The withdrawal will take effect one year after formal notice is received by the UN Secretary-General. A US deputy secretary of state for African affairs had urged Chad to reconsider its ICC membership prior to the announcement.

Chad announced its plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing its limited effectiveness and focus on African countries. The decision follows similar moves by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, and comes amid U.S. pressure to reconsider ICC membership.

The UK government informed Karim Khan it would not support him as ICC prosecutor and declined his request to meet with ministers before member states voted to remove him. The ICC dismissed Khan over sexual misconduct claims despite a prior panel clearing him, with the UK citing summaries of UN investigations and judicial reports as the basis for its decision.

The US State Department praised Venezuela's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling for its dismantling due to alleged political bias. The statement criticized the ICC's focus on countries with independent judicial systems and highlighted recent votes to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan. Venezuela cited 'geographical bias' against the global south as a reason for its exit.

The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted 82-13 to remove Karim Khan as Prosecutor due to sexual misconduct allegations against a junior staff member, with his dismissal taking immediate effect. Khan’s legal team plans to challenge the decision, but no legal avenues exist under ICC rules. The vote highlighted governance issues and political tensions within the Court.

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and coordination with allies. Senator Mike Lee supports these actions, emphasizing the threat the ICC poses to U.S. sovereignty and the need to uphold the U.S. Constitution over international legal entities.

The article discusses the 28th anniversary of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), adopted by 120 states, and highlights concerns about the U.S. under President Donald Trump launching a sustained attack on the ICC. It notes that ICC member states have been ineffective in countering these actions or providing a meaningful response.

The Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute will vote on whether to remove International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations by a junior staff member. The article, written by individuals with ties to the ICC, argues Khan should not resume his duties and clarifies the ASP's role in evaluating institutional fitness under Article 46 of the Rome Statute, distinguishing it from a judicial process.

The article criticizes the United States under President Trump for launching a sustained attack on the International Criminal Court (ICC), including sanctions on ICC officials and threats to dismantle the court. It highlights the lack of meaningful support from other states and warns of the threat to the ICC's future.

President Donald Trump asserts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits New York City, countering threats from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani's administration is exploring legal options to arrest Netanyahu due to an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, though the U.S. has not ratified the Rome Statute requiring compliance with ICC warrants.

The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced a campaign to counter the International Criminal Court (ICC) over perceived threats to U.S. sovereignty. The measures include sanctions, visa bans, and diplomatic pressure, but the article argues the campaign is based on a misunderstanding of the ICC's operations, as no investigations against U.S. personnel are currently pending.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his office is considering arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani cited an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, while U.S. officials and Netanyahu dismissed the warrant as politically motivated.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for suggesting local police might arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his UN General Assembly visit, with detractors calling the proposal 'political theater' and citing legal and diplomatic barriers. Critics, including U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and House Republicans, argued the plan overstepped local authority and risked diplomatic tensions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the United States will seek to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC). The article analyzes Rubio's claims, countering his argument that the ICC threatens U.S. sovereignty by emphasizing the Court's territorial jurisdiction limits and the U.S.'s historical alignment with its legal principles.

UK's legal watchdog upheld the suspension of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, while the U.S. announced plans to 'dismantle' the ICC through sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The ICC faces internal disciplinary proceedings against Khan and external threats from the Trump administration, which has targeted court officials for investigating U.S. actions in Afghanistan and Israeli officials over Gaza.

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Italy against Israeli soldier Arik Ben Asulin, alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide during Israel's war on Gaza. The complaint cites social media evidence showing his involvement in demolitions of civilian infrastructure, including Al-Azhar University and residential areas in Shujaiya and the Netzarim Corridor, and invokes Italy's universal jurisdiction under the Geneva Conventions and Rome Statute.

Sudanese victims have requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate senior Emirati officials, including UAE vice president Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in committing atrocities in el-Fasher, Darfur. The submission cites evidence of UAE-linked arms shipments and logistical support to the RSF, though the UAE denies providing weapons or assistance.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was suspended following a sexual misconduct investigation. His suspension is linked to disciplinary proceedings referred by the court's governing body, which also cited his role in seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over Israel's war in Gaza.

Norway’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Kravik, urged ICC member states to follow procedures when deciding on the future of prosecutor Karim Khan amid misconduct allegations. The ICC’s 21-member bureau will vote on Khan’s case, with potential subsequent votes by the 125-member Assembly of States Parties.

The first criminal trial against a senior official of former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime is underway in Syria, with Brigadier General Atef Najib charged with murder, torture, and suppressing protests during 2011. The trial underscores Syria’s legal shortcomings, including the absence of command responsibility laws, which limit prosecutions to direct perpetrators.