Hague-based ICC upgrades Palestine's status

[bemildred]

The International Criminal Court has upgraded the status of Palestine, clearing the way for war crimes in the Occupied Territories to be investigated, Al Jazeera has learned.

Monday's decision amounts to a symbolic victory for the Palestinians who will get a seat at the ICC: in theory, it is now legally possible for war crimes to be investigated in the Occupied Territories if requested.

The ICC, which is governed by the Rome Statute, is the first permanent, treaty-based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2014/12/hague-based-icc-upgrades-palestine-status-201412819334914439.html

[azurnoir]

1. we'll have to see how this pans out

[bemildred]

2. What can it hurt?

But I get your point.

[bemildred]

3. I am getting a little worried about some of the violence.

A lot of loose nuts running around in groups on both sides.

[azurnoir]

4. True enough however Abbas needs to sign the Rome Statutes

otherwise we all know the refrain

[bemildred]

5. Not exactly Teddy Roosevelt charging up San Juan Hill, is he?

I have not been following much, too many other debacles to keep track of, and Bibi is so predictable.

But he (Abbas) seems to be focussed on the UNGA at the moment, and getting the blessings of the EU?

[azurnoir]

6. well there really hasn't been all too much to follow lately

and yes Bibi is quite predictable