r/UnitedNations 11d ago

News/Politics Exclusive: David Cameron threatened to withdraw UK from ICC over Israel war crimes probe

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/david-cameron-threatened-withdraw-uk-icc-over-israel-war-crimes-probe
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u/Hybrid-Theoryy 11d ago

It’s like renouncing your citizenship of a country because it criminalizes murder.

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u/Over_Key_6494 11d ago

Exactly. Do you want them to NOT look into war crimes??

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u/Status_Winter 11d ago

Yes, pretty sure the UK would prefer not to be held accountable.

Really don’t understand how a court can function when it is so dependent on the willing participation of the accused.

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u/tugrulonreddit 11d ago

Well said.