1 июл 2002 г. - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established

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On 1st July 2002, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to prosecute individuals for serious international crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.

The establishment of the ICC, based in The Hague, Netherlands, was a significant development in international law. It enabled a permanent international tribunal to prosecute individuals for the gravest acts, when national courts were unwilling or unable to do so, promoting accountability and justice on a global scale.

The Rome Statute, which established the ICC, was initially ratified by 60 countries. Over the next two decades, this number grew to over 120. Each state became legally obligated to co-operate with the Court when required, such as arresting and transferring indicted persons or providing access to evidence and witnesses.