... to war in Iraq topics such as the use of cluster bombs and depleted Uranium, targeting of civilian buildings and the military occupation" (Machead, 2003, p.1), the fact that the British were not the main perpetrators in Iraq, will create a strong reason for America not to join the Rome Statute. "The US is now by far the most active opponent of the new International Criminal Court, a court that the US should be celebrating as a historic ... guidance they have had upon such organisations as the United Nations in past conflicts. "The judgement to date has been that, while the ICC might be ...

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