The world's first permanent international criminal court became a reality on July 1. The ICC is authorized to try those accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes when states cannot or will not prosecute such cases in their national courts.
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International Criminal Court Becomes a Reality
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May 17, 2021
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