ICC governed by Rome statute - Diplomacy and International relations

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. The ICC governed by Rome statute has mandate to prosecute individuals for crime against humanity.
2. It can only act if national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute criminals or when state refers investigations to it.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 07 Jun 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
Rome statute came into force on 1 July 2002 so individuals can only be prosecuted for crimes that took place on or after 1 July 2002.

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