Re Establishment of the International Criminal Court
France Constitutional Council
Decision No. 98-408, 125 ILR 475 (1999)
- Written by Curtis Parvin, JD
Facts
The Treaty of Rome on the Statute of the International Criminal Court, also known as the Rome Statute (the treaty), created the International Criminal Court (ICC). The treaty required ratification by European Union member states, including France. The treaty contained provisions that contradicted French constitutional law. For example, the treaty did not allow capital punishment, but the French constitution did. The process for ratifying the treaty, given the conflict, was directed to the France Constitutional Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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