44 minutes agoHouse arrest warrants to Putin today gather justice ministers from around the world in London
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(3 years ago)Justice ministers from around the world will gather this Monday in London to discuss increased support for the International Criminal Court following the release of an arrest warrant for Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin. JNP accused Putin of war crimes and illegal deportation of children from Ukraine, world media reported. Moscow has [...]
Moscow has denied the charges, calling this arrest warrant unacceptable and assessing it has no legal effect within Russia's territory, which is not a member of the Court. “
“Today we gather in London united for a purpose to hold war criminals responsible for the crimes committed in Ukraine during this unjust, unprotested and illegal invasion”, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said.
The hosts will be Great Britain and the Netherlands.
The United Kingdom, together with the international community, will continue to provide the International Criminal Court with resources, people and expertise in order for justice to be established,” he added.
Britain has promised 1 million pounds for the ICC this year, and the Justice Ministry said other countries were expected to pledge financial support during the conference in London, which will be organised by Britain and the Netherlands. The funds will be used to train investigators to investigate alleged war crimes, as well as psychological and practical support for victims, the ministry announced.
