Prep Com To Finish Work on Procedure and Elements of Crime While Status of U.S. to the Court Undecided (IXA)

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Saturday, July 1, 2000
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
16
Issue: 
7
838
Abstract: 
Abstract: From June 12-30, 2000, the Preparatory Commission on the Permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) will consider and try to finish work on the Rules of Procedure and Evidence and the Elements of Crime. Meanwhile, the status of the U.S. towards the proposed Court still is very much in fluidity. During the last two years, more than 95 countries have signed the Rome Treaty of 1998 that will create an International Criminal Court. 12 countries have ratified it. On June 9, 2000 France became the first permanent member of the Security Council to ratify the statute. Some experts believe the ICC may come into existence by 2002…[more]