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2mo ago

Kemi Badenoch Signals Possible UK Withdrawal from International Courts

The Conservative leader argues for prioritizing national sovereignty and warns against reliance on international law and institutions dominated by activists or autocratic regimes.

Kemi Badenoch is expected to refer to a ruling by the International Court of Justice that the UK should give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch will say 'we will need to disengage' if international bodies are taken over by 'activists' (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kemi Badenoch, in a foreign policy speech, emphasized the need for 'conservative realism,' prioritizing UK sovereignty and national interests over reliance on international law and institutions.
  • She criticized international bodies like the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), citing cases she believes undermine UK sovereignty and values.
  • Badenoch hinted at potential UK disengagement from international courts if they are perceived as advancing activist agendas or being influenced by autocratic nations such as China or Russia.
  • She affirmed the importance of alliances like NATO and trade agreements such as the Aukus partnership and CPTPP, provided they align with British interests.
  • The speech comes as Labour's Keir Starmer prepares for a Washington visit to discuss defense spending and the US role in Ukraine peace efforts, highlighting contrasting approaches to foreign policy.