Nov. 1, 1996

Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross

Mr. Chairman,

[...] The ICRC wishes to reiterate its support for the creation of an ICC designed to ensure that the perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law are punished. It welcomes the progress already made, while remaining fully aware that there are still many obstacles on the way leading to the adoption of the statute. The ICRC and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as a whole express the hope that future deliberations will be marked by firm political resolve on the part of the international community to bring about the establishment of an independent, efficient and impartial ICC.

Thank you Mr. Chairman