The Council for the Advancement of the SA Constitution (Casac) – represented by Norton Rose Fulbright – has filed an application at the Constitutional Court challenging SA's withdrawal from the ICC, says a GroundUp report. The application was filed against President Jacob Zuma, the government and a number of government officials, including Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Casac argues the decision to withdraw is unlawful, irrational and in violation of the Constitution. It argues that the power to withdraw is vested solely with Parliament and that the President’s decision to withdraw is in conflict with his obligations under the Constitution to implement national legislation as well as the doctrine of separation of powers. While there are no provisions in the Constitution dealing with withdrawal from international agreements, it is arguable that the President’s actions are in conflict with the spirit of his executive functions under the Constitution. The DA has also applied for direct access to the court in the matter, notes Legalbrief.

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