Twice in recent months military and political leaders from Israel have reportedly cancelled trips to Britain out of concern that they might be arrested for alleged war crimes.
Officials from other countries could soon face a similar greeting — not only in Britain but also in France, Germany, Japan and other nations that are members of the International Criminal Court.
In May, the international court’s member states will meet in Kampala, Uganda, to consider adding a new crime of aggression to the offenses the court can prosecute. If they include it, all member nations will be required to arrest officials accused of that crime — even if they come from countries that refuse to join.