The Rome Statute

The Rome Statute is a treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2002. It aims to hold individuals accountable for serious crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. By signing the statute, countries commit to cooperating with the ICC to prosecute offenders when national courts cannot or fail to do so. The statute represents an important step towards global justice, ensuring that those who commit the most heinous acts are not protected from punishment, promoting the rule of law and the protection of human rights worldwide.