Statement by EU HR Ashton on ratification of Rome Statute of ICC by Maldives

"I warmly welcome the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court by the Maldives on 21 September 2011 and congratulate the Government of the Maldives on its achievement. With its decision, the Maldives once more confirmed its commitment to the rule of law.

With this accession, the Maldives join the ever-growing number of states who are determined that there should be no impunity for the most serious crimes.

The European Union has long supported the International Criminal Court, and I use this opportunity to call upon states which have not yet done so to accede to the Rome Statute."

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• EU Statement - Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of International Criminal Court (14/12/2011)
• Statement by EU HR Ashton on election next ICC Prosecutor Ms. Bensouda (13/12/2011)
• Statement by EU HR Ashton on Vanuatu's ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (7/12/2011)
• Statement by EU HR Ashton on Grenada's ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (20/5/2011)
• EU Statement - 9th Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (6/12/2010)