International Criminal Court (ICC)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global organization established to prosecute individuals for serious crimes like genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. It was formed in 2002 and is based in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICC aims to hold accountable those responsible for the most severe violations of international law, especially when national courts are unable or unwilling to do so. It operates under the Rome Statute, a treaty that outlines its functions and jurisdiction, and it is supported by various countries that have ratified the statute.