Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

Hungary moves to exit ICC amid Netanyahu arrest warrant controversy

Hungary’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday that begins the country’s formal withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move has drawn sharp international criticism and stirred controversy over its timing. The bill, approved by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party, sets off a one-year departure process under Article 127 of the Rome Statute, the treaty that governs the ICC. The decision follows a high-profile visi…

Hungarian parliament approves leaving ICC

Hungary's parliament on Tuesday approved leaving the International Criminal Court, which it calls "politically motivated", becoming the third country after Burundi and the Philippines to take such a step.

Hungarian lawmakers approve withdrawal from ICC

Lawmakers approved Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on May 20 with 134 votes in favour and 37 against. The Orban government has become the first EU country to leave the Hague-based institution.

Hungary Votes To Leave International Court - Worthy Christian News

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News JERUSALEM/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Hungary’s parliament approved legislation Tuesday to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the institute’s alleged bias toward Israel. Orbán’s government accused the ICC of being “political” when issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges …

Hungary is the first European country to leave the International Criminal Court. Budapest calls the arrest warrant against Israel's head of government Netanyahu "politically motivated".

Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit ICC

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country's year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government said has become "political". Orban's government announced the move on 3 April, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary for a state visit in a rare trip abroad in defiance of an ICC arrest warrant. The ICC's Presidency of the Asse…