Day of International Criminal Justice 2025 Observed on 17 July.
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The Day of International Criminal Justice, also known as International Justice Day or World Day for International Justice, was observed on 17 July 2025 to mark the 27th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute that led to the formation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 1998.
- This day commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC), a permanent institution to prosecute serious crimes like genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It reflects the global commitment to uphold international justice and human rights.
- The observance in 2025 marked the 27th anniversary of the Rome Statute. The ICC was officially made operational on 1 July 2002, after the statute came into effect, having been ratified by the required number of countries. As of now, 120 countries have ratified the statute.
Main Point :- (i) The Rome Statute, which serves as the foundational legal document of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was adopted on 17 July 1998 during the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries (UNDCP) held in Rome, Italy. It defines the ICC's jurisdiction and functioning. However, the ICC can only investigate crimes committed after 1 July 2002, the date on which the statute came into effect, officially making the court operational; it does not have jurisdiction over incidents that occurred before this date.
(ii) The day aims to promote accountability for international crimes and reaffirm the global fight against impunity. It raises awareness of the importance of international criminal justice mechanisms and legal cooperation between nations.
(iii) In 2010, during the first Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala, Uganda, the member states officially declared 17 July as the Day of International Criminal Justice, recognizing its significance in supporting peace, security, and justice worldwide.
About International Criminal Court (ICC)
President : Judge Tomoko Akane
Headquarters : The Hague, The Netherlands
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