HC Deb 09 November 2000 vol 356 c369W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government have taken with other European Union member states to resist efforts by the United States to create an exception for US nationals in the International Criminal Court Treaty. [137324]

Mr. Hain

We have made clear to the US, both bilaterally and with our EU partners, our concerns about their proposal. We continue to hope the United States will come on board in support of the International Criminal Court. A court with the United States as a member would be very much stronger. However, any solution to their concerns must, if it is to receive support, respect the integrity of the Rome Statute and maintain the effectiveness of the court.

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