The Globe and Mail published an op-ed by Michael Byers, the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at UBC, after the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor signalled her intent to investigate U.S. personnel for torture.
Trump is expected to retaliate with the full diplomatic power of the U.S.
“Canada will be caught in the middle of this battle, as both a long-time champion of the ICC and a close ally of the United States, including in Afghanistan where the alleged crimes were committed. Our government needs to decide, and quickly, whether to dive for cover or defend international criminal law,” Byers wrote.
