The assertions were first reported by the Financial Times on Sept 25. The deputy prosecutor's comments focus on the autonomy of the court and its resistance to the effects of financial or legal penalties on its ongoing proceedings.
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ICC Deputy Prosecutor Asserts Court Is Insulated Against US Sanctions
Geopolitics26 days ago
A high-ranking official at the International Criminal Court believes Washington's ability to pressure the organization through punitive measures is limited. The court's deputy prosecutor told the Financial Times that the ICC is functionally insulated from sanctions that may be imposed by the US government, suggesting the legal body possesses the safeguards necessary to protect its operations.
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