International Criminal Court
![The premises of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICC moved into this building in December 2015.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/International_Criminal_Court_Headquarters%2C_Netherlands.jpg)
Established in 2002 pursuant to the multilateral Rome Statute, the ICC is considered by its proponents to be a major step toward justice, and an innovation in international law and human rights. However, it has faced a number of criticisms. Some governments have refused to recognise the court's assertion of jurisdiction, with other civil groups also accusing the court of bias, Eurocentrism and racism. Others have also questioned the effectiveness of the court as a means of upholding international law. Provided by Wikipedia
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Published: 2010.
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Published: 2004.
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