ICC Response



Reading Response 


The most persuasive position from the ICC reading was “The Court Deserves our Full Support” debate by Margaret M. Deguzman. In her position she urges people to recognize what the court has done to help humanity internationally. Deguzman explains that the court relies on the cooperation of states even though these actors are typically implicated in the crimes. This makes it extremely difficult for the court to operate and use the tools it needs to hold actors accountable for crimes against humanity. This current operation of the court has been able to collect support from most of the world's states, which encourages support for convictions of criminals in high places of power. As the ICC continues to grow in the future, it will also develop more backing from other world states.This court has also opened a number of investigations and concluded several trials. Although it seems that the court has not completed enough to bring global justice, it is making strides to take down awful systems that violate various human rights around the world. The court has gained such strong support that will continue to encourage trails and bring justice. Deguzman also tries to make everyone aware that this court is operating in a politically constrained world where it is difficult to accomplish major convictions. Deguzman emphasizes how we must celebrate the courts achievements, like the efforts in prosecuting the recruitment of child soldiers and sex violence. These trials spread awareness and messages that the world condemns these horrific crimes. This promotes the principle that no one is immune from prosecution for crimes against humanity, even some of the most powerful figures in the world. Even though the court is not bringing justice swiftly, it is still making great advancements towards this goal of global justice. This is the most persuasive debate because Deguzman makes us aware of the accomplishments of a court that is constrained by various factors that limit its power. The duty of this court is to bring down powerful and influential beings, which makes it extremely difficult to guarantee a conviction.


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