Dutch prime minister condemns 'attempts to undermine' the ICC
Rob Jetten told the UN General Assembly that undermining the court 'affects us all.'
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned what he described as "attempts to undermine" the International Criminal Court during an address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Jetten said such efforts undermine "the international legal order as a whole," adding that the consequences extend beyond any single case or country and "affect us all." The Netherlands hosts the ICC's headquarters in The Hague, giving Dutch officials a particular stake in defending the court's standing and authority on the international stage.
Context of the remarks
Jetten's comments come amid continuing pressure on the ICC from various governments over specific rulings and investigations the court has pursued in recent years. Criticism and, in some cases, sanctions targeting the court and its officials have raised concerns among supporters of international justice mechanisms about the institution's ability to operate independently.
By raising the issue directly in a UN General Assembly address, Jetten placed the Netherlands among the governments publicly pushing back against efforts to weaken the court, framing the matter as one of broader international consequence rather than a narrow legal dispute.
The address did not name specific countries or actions Jetten considers to be undermining the court, according to available reporting.
Sources
- Dutch prime minister slams 'attempts to undermine' ICC — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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