Presented by ƵCollege of Law, Governance & Policy
The United States has historically been ambivalent about the International Criminal Court. It has never become a state party, and while during the Biden Administration its position towards the court became more supportive, under the Trump Administration its position has hardened. During 2026 US sanctions have been placed on ICC staff including judges, and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has indicated the United States will “dismantle the ICC—brick by brick, if necessary”.
Hosted by the Centre for International and Public Law, this seminar addresses these issues with an historical perspective on the negotiation of the Rome Statue and the US role in that process, and the current US legal and political campaign against the ICC and its implications for Australia.
Location
Acton, ACT, 2601
Speakers
- Honorary Professor Richard Rowe, ƵSchool of Law
- Professor Douglas Guilfoyle, UNSW Canberra
- Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob, Bell School ANU
- Professor Donald R. Rothwell, Professor of International Law, ƵSchool of Law
Contact
- Charlen Vandervalk
