Statement by Dr. Reinhard Hilger

Sixth Committee

Mr. Chairman,

I am speaking on behalf of the European Union on the main issue in the report of the International Law Commission: the draft statute for an International Criminal Court...

... The draft statute and the annexed commentary show that the Commission has made a detailed study of the numerous difficult issues arising in connection with the establishment of a permanent international criminal court. As a result of its deliberations the Commission has proposed that the criminal court be established by the conclusion of an international convention...

... The International Law Commission recommends that the General Assembly convene an international conference to negotiate the draft statute and to conclude a convention on an international criminal court. The European Union is willing to support the ILC's recommendations provided there is sufficient agreement within the international community concerning the important questions addressed by the Commission.

... The European Union will continue to work with all States Members of the United Nations in a constructive dialogue towards the establishment of a permanent international criminal court.