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Liam Ferguson: The ICC is not a serious court

The International Criminal Court poses a serious threat to the sovereignty of Canada and its allies

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THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has come under fire for its politically motivated prosecutions of Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, but the court’s own actions expose it as an unserious institution that’s wholly incapable of fulfilling its role of prosecuting the most heinous of international crimes.

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The court’s biggest problem is its consistent inaction. In July and August, the court only has one event relating to ongoing cases on its agenda. In total, only six active cases are currently being heard. Not only is it inactive, it also faces serious difficulties in apprehending those it indicts, which can partially explain its inactivity.

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