The United States' decision to impose new sanctions on the International Criminal Court will, if fully implemented, have serious implications for the Court’s work.    New Zealand is a strong supporter of the Court. This is grounded in our longstanding commitment to the international rules-based system and the principle that crimes of serious concern to the international community must be addressed through an independent criminal court.    We do not support unilateral sanctions against the Court. New Zealand is committed to constructive dialogue on these issues, with due respect for judicial independence and the international rule of law. -WP