Oct. 29, 1996

Resume-Statement by Njuguna Moses Mahugu, Kenya's representative to the United Nations

NJUGUNA MOSES MAHUGU (Kenya) said it was not enough for an international criminal court to be effective. It must also enjoy universal acceptance and meet the highest standards of justice and fairness. A significant obstacle in the current phase of discussions was the continued absence of a large number of delegations, particularly from developing countries. The General Assembly must find a way to encourage developing countries to participate actively in future work on establishment of the court. The contribution by non-governmental organizations had greatly enriched the work of the Preparatory Committee and had helped to generate interest in the court.