The President’s Office of Ukraine Discusses Ratification of Rome Statute
The President’s Office of Ukraine has discussed the need for the ratification of the Rome Statute. Participants of the meeting concluded that this step does not pose any risks for the country. This information was reported by the President’s Office press service, as informed by RBC-Ukraine and Contrakti.UA. The event, led by Prosecutor General Andriy Kosten and Deputy Head of the President’s Office Iryna Mudra, was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Defense, Justice, Foreign Affairs, Interior Ministry, Security Service, Main Intelligence Directorate, and National Police.
«Participants concluded that there are no risks associated with ratification: Ukraine has already recognized the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. In addition, the ICC complements national criminal justice systems and intervenes only when national courts of a state cannot or do not want to ensure accountability for certain crimes,» the President’s Office press service said.
About the Rome Statute
The Rome Statute is an international treaty that establishes the International Criminal Court and defines its workings. It regulates which crimes fall under its jurisdiction, including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. The Rome Statute also allows the ICC to initiate investigations against specific individuals who have committed the most serious international crimes, even in the highest positions of a state. To date, the Rome Statute has been ratified by over 120 countries. Ukraine signed the statute on January 20, 2000, but its ratification has not yet occurred.
