International Criminal Court (ICC) Flashcards
When did ICC come into existence?
in 2002
What does the Court have the authority to do
Prosecute people all over the world for crimes like genocide, crimes committed during wars and any other crimes against humanity.
Where does it sit
at the Hague in the Netherlands
Who was the first judgement against
The Rebel Congolese leader, Thomas Lubanga Dyilo.
What was he accused of and was he found guilty
He was accused and found guilty of war crimes relating to the use of child soldiers
Who proposed the idea
Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson
What was the idea he proposed
that an International Criminal Court should be set up
Was it accepted
duh or else i wouldn’t be doing this
What did the UN do after it was accepted
started the process of setting up the laws to establish such a court
What did Robinson receive
widespread international recognition for his role in this
Who refused to become a signatory to the ICC
China, India and Cuba because they believe they support the agenda of the West
What countries complained about it and why
African Countries complain that the ICC focuses on cases in Africa and does not address breaches of human rights committed by western nations
