The ICC is the permanent court of last resort, to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression. 124 member states have signed on to the treaty that created the court, though dozens of countries do not accept the court’s jurisdiction.

What is the International Criminal Court?

The ICC is the permanent court of last resort, to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression. 124 member states have signed on to the treaty that created the court, though dozens of countries do not accept the court’s jurisdiction.