On 1 December 2025, the UK Attorney General delivered a statement at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to support the Court’s work. The speech reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to the Rome Statute and praised the ICC’s achievements in 2025, including the first conviction for gender persecution as a crime against humanity and arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for persecution of women and girls. The Attorney General welcomed Ukraine’s admission as a State Party, urged four states to reconsider withdrawing, and stressed the need for the Court’s independence and impartiality amid sanctions. The address called for transparency, internal oversight, and constructive engagement with all States Parties to ensure the Court remains an effective, sustainable institution.
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