International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global institution based in The Hague, Netherlands, that prosecutes individuals for serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Established in 2002 by the Rome Statute, it aims to hold offenders accountable when national courts are unable or unwilling to do so. The ICC operates independently and can investigate cases referred by countries or the United Nations. Its mission is to promote justice and deter future crimes, ensuring that perpetrators of the most serious violations face consequences for their actions.