[feb]International criminal court Flashcards
1
Q
Under what?
A
Rome Statute
2
Q
HQ
A
Hague, Netherlands
3
Q
About membership?
A
India - non-signatory | US - not a party | Barundi, Phillipines have
withdrawn
4
Q
Functions
A
Investigates and tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community (in these situations, it has jurisdiction over nationals of countries that have not joined Rome Statute)
5
Q
Comparision with International Court of Justice)
A
https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Icj_vs_ICC-768x576.png
6
Q
What is Rome statute?
A
- treaty that established the International Criminal Court
- Adopted in 1998 & came into force in 2002
