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Rome Statute of the ICC ranks #76 of 159 in the Treaty ranking, behind Treaty of San Francisco, ahead of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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What is the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court?
The Rome Statute is the foundational treaty adopted in 1998 that established the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. It serves as the legal basis for the ICC's jurisdiction over the most serious crimes of international concern.
Which crimes fall under the jurisdiction of the Rome Statute?
The statute grants the ICC jurisdiction over four core international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. The court can only step in when a member state is unwilling or genuinely unable to carry out its own prosecution.
Did the United States ratify the Rome Statute?
No, the United States is not a state party to the Rome Statute. President Bill Clinton signed the treaty in 2000, but the US later notified the UN that it did not intend to ratify it due to concerns over the ICC's jurisdiction.
When did the Rome Statute officially enter into force?
The treaty officially entered into force on July 1, 2002, after it was ratified by the required 60 countries. This milestone marked the official establishment of the permanent International Criminal Court.
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