Lawmakers approve diplomatic status for ICC representatives

Czech MPs approved on Wednesday diplomatic status for representatives of the International Criminal Court in the country, a week after the measure was passed by the Czech Senate. Full diplomatic protection will apply to the court’s president, judges, and prosecutors. Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg said the agreement will allow the court to effectively pursue its mission. The Czech Parliament recognized the International Criminal Court three years ago, after it approving an amendment to the Czech constitution which allowed for the transfer of certain jurisdictions to international courts of law.