Q. With reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements:
1.The ICC was established under the Rome Statute in 2002.
2.It prosecutes individuals for crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.
3.India is a member of the ICC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute, which was adopted in 1998 and entered into force on 1 July 2002.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The ICC has jurisdiction over four core international crimes — genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. It prosecutes individuals, not states or organizations.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: India is not a member of the ICC as it has not ratified the Rome Statute due to concerns related to sovereignty and jurisdiction.

Source– ET

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