International Criminal Court (ICC)
2022 MAR 5
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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