The International Criminal Court: a New International Instrument against Impunity
Summary: On July 17, 1998 in Rome, the creation of an International Criminal Court (ICC) was approved, its Statute to go into effect on ratification by 60 states. The ICC would have jurisdiction in judging the crime of aggression, the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity and crimes of war. Thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB)
2000-12-01
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| Series: | Revista CIDOB d'Afers Internacionals |
| Online Access: | http://www.cidob.org/es/content/download/5233/52546/file/51-52deop.pdf |
| Summary: | Summary: On July 17, 1998 in Rome, the creation of an International Criminal Court (ICC) was approved, its Statute to go into effect on ratification by 60 states. The ICC would have jurisdiction in judging the crime of aggression, the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity and crimes of war. This article presents the fundamental aspects of the ICC Statute with particular attention to the crimes placed under the Court’s jurisdiction, the carrying out of investigations of possible crimes, the rights of suspects and those charged with crimes, and sentencing. In conclusion, despite certain notable shortcomings, its very creation can be said to represent an important step against the impunity of the most serious international crimes. |
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| ISSN: | 1133-6595 2013-035X |