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South Africa may change law to comply with ICC arrest warrant for Putin

South Africa is considering changing its law to comply with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The ICC issued the arrest warrant for Putin in March, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

South Africa is a member of the ICC, but it has a law that grants immunity to heads of state. This law would prevent South Africa from arresting Putin, even if he were to visit the country.

The South African government is now considering changing this law in order to comply with the ICC's arrest warrant.

A spokesperson for the South African Department of Justice said that the government is "considering all options" in relation to the ICC's arrest warrant.

The spokesperson said that the government is "committed to upholding the rule of law" and that it will "take all necessary steps to comply with the ICC's arrest warrant."

The decision of whether or not to change South Africa's law on immunity is a complex one. There are a number of factors that the government will need to consider, including the potential impact on South Africa's relations with Russia.

However, the government is under pressure to comply with the ICC's arrest warrant. The ICC is a court of last resort, and it is seen as a vital tool for holding perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity accountable.

The South African government's decision on whether or not to change its law on immunity will be closely watched by the international community. The decision could have a significant impact on the ICC's ability to prosecute war criminals.