The EU expresses strong support for the ICC after the US imposed sanctions on four judges, perceived as a threat to judicial independence. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk condemned the sanctions, emphasizing the court's importance in holding serious offenders accountable. Both officials assert that such attacks on judges destabilize governance and undermine the rule of law. The EU advocates for the ICC’s independence and calls for the withdrawal of US sanctions to ensure global justice.
The European Union deeply regrets the United States sanctions placed on four judges at the International Criminal Court, emphasizing the need for judicial independence and justice.
Attacks against judges for performance of their judicial functions, at national or international levels, undermine respect for the rule of law, crucial to maintaining good governance.
The ICC holds perpetrators of the world's gravest crimes to account and must act without external pressure, which is vital for global justice and adherence to international law.
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