Ukraine’s parliament voted on August 21, 2024 to ratify the Rome Statute, allowing the country to join the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Ukraine has recognised the ICC’s jurisdiction in the past, but full membership of the court is a key part of Ukraine’s quest to eventually join the European Union.
- The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials including President Vladimir Putin and ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu for their roles in alleged crimes against Ukrainian civilians. Russia has denied targeting civilians.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.
- ICC is governed by Rome Statute. The statute entered into force: 1 July 2002.
- It is not an organ of UN.
- The ICC is the world’s first permanent international criminal court.
- India is not a member of ICC.
