08/12/2011 (Agence Europe) - Ratification of Statute of Rome. On Wednesday 7 December, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton welcomed Vanuatu's ratification, on 2 December, of the Statute of Rome, thus recognising the International Criminal Court. She congratulated the Oceania country's government for its action. “Through this decision, Vanuatu has once more confirmed its commitment to the global rule of law”, Ashton said, adding: “This accession represents a...