International Law in Brief
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on ICC
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By: Şeymanur Yönt | November 16, 2021 - 1:35pm
On November 11, 2021, the UN General Assembly, after discussing the report (to be issued as document A/76/PV.31) submitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), adopted a resolution (to be issued as document A/RES/76/5) that called upon non-signatories of the Rome Statute to consider joining the signatory parties. According to a UN press release, the Assembly asked states parties to “adopt national legislation that will implement their obligations and work with The Hague-based Court to carry out its functions.” The resolution also mentioned the importance of implementing the Rome Statute’s Relationship Agreement, and cooperating with the ICC especially concerning arrest, surrender, evidence, and witnesses.