US vow to dismantle the International Criminal Court labelled 'very worrying'
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the International Criminal Court "brick by brick", but analysts say the move has more to do with domestic politics than genuine concerns about the system. One analyst called it "very worrying".
The Trump administration has announced a vow to dismantle the International Criminal Court "brick by brick". The administration justified the move with criticism of how the court operates.
Analysts, however, say the move has more to do with US domestic politics than genuine concerns about the ICC system. One analyst called the development "very worrying", pointing to its possible effects on international justice mechanisms.
The ICC is known worldwide as a body that investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity. Uncertainty over the court's future also has the potential to affect its relations with member states.
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