International Criminal Court (ICC) - News and expert analyses
The only permanent international criminal court
Take a deep dive into the world of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with our news articles and expert analyses. Based in The Hague in the Netherlands, it was founded by the Rome Statute (international treaty signed by 120 States in 1998). Active since the ratification of the treaty in 2002 (by 60 States), it is responsible for judging those accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and war crimes. Sometimes criticized for its lack of results (judgments), its functioning or its budget, its investigations are often considered as means of political or diplomatic pressure. Justice Info deciphers the incessant flow of information that revolves around the world's most mediatized court.
ICC: “A preventive measure, not a transitional justice tool for Armenia”
Nearly a year ago, Armenia ratified the Rome Statute and became a State party to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This came just after the full invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh by neighbouring Azerbaijan, which led to the forced displacement of more than 100 000 ethnic Armenians. Yet Armenia has not filed any complaint to the ICC, and […]
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