ICC stands for the International Criminal Court. It is an independent judicial body established to prosecute individuals for serious international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. The ICC was established in 2002 under the Rome Statute and is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
Unlike national courts, the ICC is a permanent international court. It steps in only when national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute offenders. Its primary goal is to ensure justice for victims and prevent impunity for the world’s most serious crimes.
The International Criminal Court operates independently of the United Nations, although it maintains a cooperative relationship with it. Over 120 countries are parties to the Rome Statute and support the court’s mission of delivering justice on a global scale.
