Ashton concerned with arrest and detention of four ICC staff members in Libya

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Ashton concerned with arrest and detention of four ICC staff members in Libya

19-06-2012

The EU is following with great attention and concern the arrest and detention of four staff members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) held in Libya since 7 June, EU Foreign Policy chief Catherine Ashton has said, calling for “all efforts to be made to secure the immediate release of the detained individuals.” In a written statement she expresses satisfaction with the fact that the ICC staff received the visit of their Ambassadors and of the ICC representative.

I emphasize that it is the legal obligation of Libya under the UN Security Council’s resolution 1970 (2011) to co-operate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the ICC pursuant to that resolution and to recognize the privileges and immunities of ICC staff. Libya should address concerns about the conduct of staff of the ICC within the ICC legal framework. I underline the need to grant full consular access consistent with the obligations under the Vienna Convention, Ashton concludes. (EU Neighbourhood Info)

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