An international discomfort about imposing penalties on four international criminal court judges

Turk said in a statement issued today, Friday, that the attacks on judges because of their performance of their judicial tasks, at the national and international levels, are directly inconsistent with respect for the rule of law and equality in legal protection, which are values ​​that the United States has long defended, as he put it.

He added that these attacks are seriously harmful to good rule and the establishment of justice in a due manner, calling for a review of these recent measures and withdrawing them immediately.

An attempt to undermine the independence of the court

In turn, the International Criminal Court said that these measures represent a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an international judicial institution operating under the authorization of 125 countries from all over the world.

She said in a statement that she is providing justice and hope for millions of victims of unimaginable atrocities, committed to a strict commitment Roma basic systemAnd it maintains the highest standards of protecting the rights of suspects and victims.

She explained that targeting workers for accountability does not contribute to helping civilians stuck in conflicts, but only encourages those who believe they can act without punishment. She added that these penalties not only target the specific individuals, but also target all those who support the court.

She also warned that these penalties target innocent victims in all cases presented to the court, in addition to the rule of law, peace and security and preventing the most dangerous crimes that shake the conscience of humanity.

The court emphasized that it supports its employees completely, and will continue its work without deterrence, in a manner that is fully compatible with the Rome Basic System, the principles of fairness and due legal procedures, with the aim of achieving justice for victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression crime.

The court judges who were included in these penalties: the second deputy of the court of the court, Judge Rin Alabini Gansu (Benn), Judge Solomi Balunji Bosa (Uganda), Judge Luz Del Carmen Eibanz Karansza (Peru), and Judge Betty Hahler (Slovenia). These additional penalties come after a previous decision issued against the Court Prosecutor Karim Khan.