International Criminal Court Marks 20th Anniversary

The International Criminal Court marked the 20th anniversary this week of the treaty that created it, with expectations growing about its effectiveness as it moves toward maturity.  The so-called Rome Statute establishing The Hague-based court was adopted in the Italian capital on July 17,1998. Today, 123 states have signed up to the treaty. “The court has established itself as the permanent address for trials of leaders who order or instigate crimes against humanity, war crimes...

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