No investigation can be started by the prosecutor without prior authorization by a three-judge panel. The accused's country must be informed and the case transferred to them if they wish to try the suspect. Only leaders responsible for planning or perpetrating the major crimes are the intended targets and only if their own state is unable or unwilling to give them a fair trial. The US is not in that category.
The prosecutor must prove that the defendant knew the act was criminal and intended the unlawful consequences that followed. The Pentagon makes every effort to avoid criminality. Guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt. Proceedings must be transparent for all the world to see.
At any time, if it appears necessary to prevent interference with pending peace negotiations, the Security Council can direct the ICC to cease and desist for 12 months. That period is renewable without limit. The US insistence upon getting advance immunity now and its involvement of the Security Council implies that the ICC is seen by our government as a threat to peace. Such unfounded allegations makes other nations nervous about US intentions.
The US representatives seem to ignore the fact that the tribunal will have the entire Assembly of State Parties looking over its shoulders at all times. The Assembly now numbers 76 nations, including the entire European Community, England, Canada, Australia and other faithful friends of the US.
The prosecutor must prove that the defendant knew the act was criminal and intended the unlawful consequences that followed. The Pentagon makes every effort to avoid criminality. Guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt. Proceedings must be transparent for all the world to see.
At any time, if it appears necessary to prevent interference with pending peace negotiations, the Security Council can direct the ICC to cease and desist for 12 months. That period is renewable without limit. The US insistence upon getting advance immunity now and its involvement of the Security Council implies that the ICC is seen by our government as a threat to peace. Such unfounded allegations makes other nations nervous about US intentions.
The US representatives seem to ignore the fact that the tribunal will have the entire Assembly of State Parties looking over its shoulders at all times. The Assembly now numbers 76 nations, including the entire European Community, England, Canada, Australia and other faithful friends of the US.