International Criminal Court (ICC)

Why in news?

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has said he will immediately proceed with an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine dating back to 2013, when protests erupted against a Russia-friendly government in Kyiv.

What is ICC?

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal.
• Governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute, the ICC is the world’s first permanent international criminal court.

Where is it located?

• The Hague in the Netherlands

What are the Functions of ICC?

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.
• Trials are conducted under a hybrid common law and civil law judicial system.
• As a court of last resort, it seeks to complement, not replace, national Courts.

Members of ICC:

Add ons:

• Unlike the International Court of Justice, the ICC is legally independent from the United Nations.
• India is not a member of ICC.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

With reference to ‘International Court of Justice (ICC)’, consider the following statements:

1. International Court of Justice is a specialized agency of United Nations

2. India is a member of ICC

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer