Suspending the ICC’s work in this way would undermine its potential for deterrence, one of the purposes for which it was established. Postponing the case against al-Bashir would seriously undercut the important principle – which has gradually been taking root worldwide – that no one is above the law.
Suspendre ainsi le travail de la CPI saperait son potentiel de dissuasion, qui est l’un des objectifs que visait sa mise en place. Repousser la procédure dirigée contre El-Béchir amoindrirait l’important principe – qui s’implante progressivement dans le monde entier – que nul n’est au-dessus des lois.