Refusal to support Trump's actions
Sir Keir Starmer has declined to support Donald Trump's aggressive measures against the International Criminal Court led by a top British lawyer.
UK stance at odds with US President
No. 10 has indicated that there are no current plans to penalize ICC officials, including chief prosecutor Karim Khan, putting the UK in disagreement with President Trump's recent sanctions.
ICC's independence supported by the UK
A spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer mentioned that the UK stands by the ICC's "independence," joining 79 other countries in a joint statement backing the court's actions.
International reactions to Trump's actions
Trump has labeled the ICC as a "kangaroo court" and imposed sanctions on officials, including Khan's predecessor, Fatou Bensouda. The ICC has defended its personnel, while Germany's Olaf Scholz expressed concerns that such sanctions could undermine the ICC's role in preventing persecution and conflicts.
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