The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global court that investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of the most serious crimes affecting the world, including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.
The ICC was created through an agreement called the Rome Statute on July 17, 1998, which explains its rules, responsibilities, and structure. The court officially started its work on July 1, 2002.
Headquarter: The ICC is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Members: 123 countries are part of the ICC and follow its rules. However, major countries like the USA, China, Russia, Israel, and India are not members.
Funding: The ICC is funded by its member countries and voluntary donations from governments, organizations, companies, and individuals.
Judges: The court has 18 judges, each from a different member country. They are elected for a single nine-year term.
