Statement on announcement of new sanctions against International Criminal Court judges

Spain deplores the announcement of new sanctions adopted by the United States against two judges of the International Criminal Court.

These sanctions represent a new attack on the independence, integrity and impartiality of the International Criminal Court, seriously affecting its work.

The Internati​onal Criminal Court plays an indispensable role in ensuring accountability for the most serious crimes against humanity and in contributing to the reparation of victims.

Spain reaffirms its unequivocal support for the Court and expresses its full solidarity with the judges, prosecutors and all ICC staff affected by these decisions.

Spain will continue to fully comply with its commitments under the Rome Statute and international law, respecting and guaranteeing the full exercise of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.