Madame President, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,

I welcome this opportunity to address the Assembly on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom.

Madame President,

The United Kingdom is a resolute supporter of international law, accountability and the International Criminal Court.

More than two decades ago, States took a historic step in creating the International Criminal Court under the Rome Statute. In so doing, we affirmed the principle that the gravest crimes of concern to the international community must not go unpunished. The Court stands as a unique institution in international law: a permanent international criminal court of last resort, seeking justice and accountability for victims.

The UK is proud of its role in the Court’s inception. Its existence is a b

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