The Government welcome the fact that the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor’s investigation has got to the point at which he is able to ask for the issuing of summonses. It is now for the judges to decide whether to approve this request. The UK has not discussed the individuals under investigation with the UN given the ICC’s independent status. However, UK officials are in regular contact with officials of the ICC about a range of issues and the court continues to have the Government’s full support for its activities.