An analysis of the International Criminal Court 's (ICC) competencies and the challenges arising from its international role. The International Criminal Court (ICC) operates under a well-defined jurisdictional framework, primarily governed by the Rome Statute, which outlines the core international crimes it can prosecute: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. This jurisdiction extends only to crimes committed on the territory of a state party or by its nationals, unless a non-state party accepts ICC jurisdiction or the UN Security Council refers a situation to the court. The cases of George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court is investigating Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for possible war crimes. Concern about an arrest warrant is growing in the government. "US Threatens International Criminal Court ". Heinz Duthel The Jurisdiction of the ICC: Scope and Challenges An Analysis of the ICC's Competencies and the Challenges Arising from its International Role Mission Statement: "Trying individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression - 'This cause ... is the cause of all humanity' - Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan" Leadership of the International Criminal Court (ICC) - As of May 2024 President: Tomoko Akane Nationality: Japan Term: March 11, 2018, to March 10, 2027 Tomoko Akane took office on March 11, 2018, and will complete her nine-year term in 2027. Before her tenure at the ICC, she served as Ambassador for International Judicial Cooperation in Japan and has extensive experience in various prosecutorial roles within the Japanese justice system. Weitere Informationen: ![](/p.gif) | ![](/p.gif) | Author: | Heinz Duthel | Verlag: | epubli | Sprache: | eng |
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