The International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global organization that investigates and prosecutes individuals responsible for serious crimes like genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. It operates independently of any country and works to ensure accountability when national courts are unable or unwilling to act. Located in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICC aims to uphold international justice, prevent future atrocities, and provide victims with a sense of justice. Its jurisdiction applies to crimes committed by individuals, not nations, and it acts based on cases referred by states or the UN Security Council.