International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 as a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, as defined by several international agreements, most prominently the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Related Topics:
2002 - Genocide - Crimes against humanity - War crime - Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

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Note that "International Criminal Court" is sometimes initialized as ICCt to distinguish it from "International Chamber of Commerce." Also, the ICC is separate from the International Court of Justice, which is a body to settle disputes between nations, and the War Crimes Law (Belgium).

Related Topics:
International Chamber of Commerce - International Court of Justice - War Crimes Law (Belgium)

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