Why in the news?

  • U.S. expands sanctions on officials of International Criminal Court.

International Criminal Court (ICC)

  • What is it?: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organisation and international tribunal.
  • Formation
    • It is the first international criminal court that is permanently established.
    • The Rome Statute, which served as its foundation document, became effective on July 1, 2002.
  • Headquartered: Hague , Netherland
  • What they do?: It looks into and prosecutes those accused of heinous offences such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and acts of aggression.
  • Status of India: India not member.