Define: International Criminal Court

The ICC is a permanent international tribunal established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.

The ICC can prosecute individuals who are accused of committing the crimes within its jurisdiction, regardless of their nationality or where the crimes were committed.

The ICC is funded by contributions from its member states, as well as from voluntary contributions from other countries, organisations, and individuals.

The ICC investigates and prosecutes cases through its Office of the Prosecutor, which conducts its own investigations and can also receive information from other sources, such as states, NGOs, and victims.

The ICC judges are responsible for ensuring that the proceedings are fair and impartial, and for making decisions on matters such as the admissibility of evidence and the guilt or innocence of the accused.

No, the ICC does not have the power to impose the death penalty. The maximum penalty it can impose is life imprisonment.

The ICC relies on the cooperation of states to enforce its decisions, such as by arresting and surrendering suspects or enforcing sentences.

As of 2021, the ICC has prosecuted 28 cases, resulting in 9 convictions and 4 acquittals.

As of 2021, 123 countries have ratified the Rome Statute.

The United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and therefore is not subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC. However, U.S. citizens could be prosecuted by the ICC if they commit crimes within its jurisdiction.