Overview
- The UK welcomed recent progress by the ICC Office of the Prosecutor, noting the conclusion of a confirmation of charges hearing in the case of Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri following his arrest and surrender to the Court.
- British officials highlighted that many victims were represented in the El Hishri proceedings and described the hearings as an important moment for affected Libyan communities.
- The UK praised the ICC’s use of the complementarity principle, saying the Office shared information that assisted Dutch domestic proceedings on alleged human trafficking.
- London reaffirmed political and institutional support for the ICC, stated it opposes sanctioning individuals or organisations associated with the Court, and regretted that the Deputy Prosecutor was unable to brief the Security Council in person as expected.
- The UK urged Libya’s authorities, including the Office of the Attorney General, to take concrete steps to sustain accountability, which it says could strengthen domestic prosecutions and help deliver justice for victims.