@rappler: Uphold international justice, ICC says on Rome Statute anniversary WATCH: Marking the 28th anniversary of the Rome Statute, International Criminal Court president Judge Tomoko Akane urges the states to protect judicial independence and uphold the international rule of law. "On this International Criminal Justice Day, let us remember that the pursuit of justice is a shared responsibility. Above all, let us remember those who are still waiting for justice for the crimes committed against them," says Akane.