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EU for Nepal to Ratify Rome Statute
The European Union has urged the Nepal government to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as early as possible according to the Nepalnews.com mk Nov 08 07.
“EU fully supports the ICC which was established in 2002 to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The EU is committed to working with international partners to prevent such crimes and putting an end to impunity,” said a statement issued by the British Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Currently, the British Government holds the EU presidency.
The EU has welcomed the unanimous vote of Nepal's Parliament to urge the government to accede to the International Criminal Court. The ICC is the first permanent international court capable of trying individual accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide.
So, if the Government of Nepal ratifies the Rome Statute of ICC, most of the criminals responsible for perpetrating disappearance and killing during and after the insurgency could be put on trial for their crimes. The Government of Nepal has ignored the Rayamajhi Commission’s report and has not brought the criminals to justice.
