Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán

Since Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effect

Lawmakers in Hungary have voted overwhelmingly for the country to remain a member of the international criminal court, reversing a decision made by the previous government of Viktor Orbán.

Wednesday’s vote came days before the country was poised to become the only EU member state not to recognise the jurisdiction of the global tribunal, which aims to prosecute those accused of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.