§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many states have now ratified the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court; and when they expect to be able to ratify it. [HL4387]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalFour states have now ratified the International Criminal Court statute. They are Italy, San Marino, Senegal, and Trinidad and Tobago. The UK requires legislation to implement the statute before we can ratify. Work to prepare this legislation is going forward and will be introduced as soon as the parliamentary timetable allows.