Rome Statute Adopted, ICC Foundation Laid
On this day in 1998, the ICC's foundation was established in Rome.
Published 17 July 2026 · 09:00 CET
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On this day On this day in 1998, the Rome Statute was adopted, paving the way for the International Criminal Court in The Hague. This treaty allows for the prosecution of individuals for severe crimes like genocide and war crimes. As of January 2025, 125 states are party to this crucial statute.
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