Speaker defends international courts and warns against double standards in law

Antonio Gosha told the assembly "there can be no double standards in terms of international law," and said the facts show deliberate violations of international law are being witnessed. He urged protection of institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, stating threats and attacks on the ICC and its staff are "unacceptable."

Gosha said accountability cannot depend on political considerations and that international humanitarian and human-rights law apply everywhere. He tied respect for the rule of law to global stability and to the need for institutions that can carry out their mandates independently and with integrity.