Britain to host meeting to boost support for ICC

LONDON, United Kingdom, March 21 ----- Justice ministers from more than 40 countries will meet in London to discuss boosting international support for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC).

In December, the ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, who will be present at the London conference, called on the international community to increase its support for the court, which needs financial and technical resources to conduct its investigations. The ICC has more than 900 staff with a budget of 169 million euros for 2023. Last July, it requested 175 million euros for 2023.

Its 123 member states share responsibility for ensuring the court's finances. It also receives voluntary contributions from international organizations, individuals and corporations. The conference in London is jointly organized by the UK and the Netherlands. Between 40 and 50 delegates from various countries are due to attend.

Source: philstar.com