ICC JURISDICTION DISPUTES
Legal and political disputes over the International Criminal Court's authority to prosecute cases in countries that have withdrawn from or never joined the Rome Statute
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Third state quits ICC
RTJun 24, 2026, 01:22 PM
Niger has submitted a formal request to the UN to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing allegations of 'selective justice'. Niger becomes the third state to quit the ICC, following earlier withdrawals in what critics call a pattern of African nations rejecting Western-dominated international justice.
Venice Biennale jury locks out Russia, Israel
RTApr 24, 2026, 05:58 PM
The Venice Biennale jury ruled out awarding prizes to countries whose leaders face ICC charges, a decision effectively targeting Russia and Israel amid their respective ongoing international legal proceedings.
UK shuts down unit tracking Israeli war crimes – Guardian
RTApr 24, 2026, 03:46 PM
The UK government has shut down a unit that tracked violations of international law by Israel in Gaza, according to the Guardian, raising questions about British accountability commitments on the conflict.