ICC apologizes to Libya for 'misconduct'
CBC News Posted: Jun 23, 2012 12:39 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 23, 2012 12:38 PM ET
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released a statement saying that it will investigate allegations of wrongdoing by its staff, who are being detained by Libya.
The statement, released late Friday, said the ICC “deeply regrets any events" that may have caused Libyan authorities concern. It also said the court would subject staff members to sanctions if they are found to have been responsible for “any misconduct.”
Four ICC staff were detained last week after visiting Seif al-Islam, the son of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Libya has accused the ICC staff of passing documents and trying to smuggle devices to Seif, who is being held by a militia in the town of Zintan, southwest of Tripoli.
Officials accuse Australian defence lawyer Melinda Taylor of committing a "security breach." Libya's prosecutor ruled that the team should be held for 45 days. The team also included staff from Lebanon, Russia and Spain.
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