UK and G7 allies back the International Criminal Court after the US imposes sanctions on it
Summary
The US imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, saying the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate, BBC News reported, and the Evening Standard said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had announced sweeping sanctions on the ICC, calling it a 'rogue court'. Britain said it 'strongly disagrees' with the sanctions in a joint statement with its G7 allies, The Independent reported, in which the G7 nations, along with Denmark and the Netherlands, reaffirmed their 'continued and unwavering support for the tribunal'.
Latest: Britain said it 'strongly disagrees' with the US sanctions on the International Criminal Court, in a joint statement with G7 allies reaffirming their support for the tribunal.
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How it unfolded
Friday 9 October
Britain said it 'strongly disagrees' with the US sanctions on the International Criminal Court, in a joint statement with G7 allies reaffirming their support for the tribunal.
- 13:58The IndependentBritain says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with US sanctions on ICC in joint statement with G7 allies
- 12:54Evening StandardUK and allies back International Criminal Court over US sanctions
- 12:06BBC NewsUS imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court