Council of Europe Takes Action to Counter Threats to the International Criminal Court

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Friday, October 2, 2026
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
42
Issue: 
11
Abstract: 

                At its 33rd meeting held on September 30, 2026, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted its resolution and recommendation on threats to the International Criminal Court. The debate as well as recommendation and resolution were based on a Report prepared by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights.  The Assembly, meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg, expressed its concern regarding attempts “to threaten and intimidate international judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC)”, by subjecting them to coercive measures for undertaking their functions as part of the international criminal justice system.