Champions of the court say it deters would-be war criminals, bolsters the rule of law, and offers justice to victims of atrocities. However, it has failed to gain the membership of several major powers. The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.Alex Gottschalk / DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesJuly 21, 2026, 12:54 PM EDTBy CFR EditorsThe International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
The Role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Champions of the court say it deters would-be war criminals, bolsters the rule of law, and offers justice to victims of atrocities. However, it has failed to gain the membership of several major powers.
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