The Rome Statute – 25 years

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Summary

TLDRThe video celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC). It discusses the ICC's role in prosecuting serious international crimes and highlights its commitment to fair trials, witness protection, and victim support. Since its establishment in 2002, the ICC has conducted numerous investigations and provided reparations to thousands of victims, showcasing the importance of global cooperation in achieving justice and stability.

Takeaways

  • 🌏 The Rome Statute was adopted 25 years ago.
  • ⚖️ The ICC is the world's first permanent international criminal court.
  • 👩‍⚖️ The court conducts fair trials and upholds defendants' rights.
  • 🔍 17 investigations have been launched by the ICC.
  • 👥 Over 2,500 victims have received court-ordered reparations.
  • 🤝 The Rome Statute system involves support from over 120 States.
  • 🏛️ The ICC has addressed serious crimes like child soldiers and attacks on civilians.
  • 🗣️ Victims' voices are recognized and heard in court proceedings.
  • 🌍 Together, we can build a more just world.

Timeline

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    The Rome Statute was adopted 25 years ago to bring justice for serious international crimes, establishing the ICC in 2002, which focuses on genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Its first review in 2010 resulted in important amendments related to crimes of aggression. Guided by its principles, the ICC ensures fair trials, safeguards defendants' rights, protects witnesses, and gives voice to victims. Notable cases have included child soldier usage, murder, and attacks on civilians and cultural heritage, with the court ordering reparations for victims in cases resulting in convictions.

Mind Map

Video Q&A

  • What is the Rome Statute?

    The Rome Statute is a treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute serious international crimes like genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

  • When did the Rome Statute enter into force?

    The Rome Statute entered into force in 2002.

  • What types of crimes does the ICC have jurisdiction over?

    The ICC has jurisdiction over genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression.

  • How many investigations has the ICC conducted?

    To date, the ICC has launched 17 investigations.

  • How many victims received reparations from the ICC?

    Over 2,500 victims have received court-ordered reparations.

  • What are the main achievements of the ICC?

    The ICC conducts fair trials, upholds defendants' rights, protects witnesses, and ensures victims' voices are heard.

  • How many languages are used inside the ICC courtroom?

    23 languages are used inside the ICC courtroom.

  • How many survivors have been supported by the ICC's programs?

    The ICC's trust fund for victims has supported over 130,000 survivors.

  • What is the aim of the ICC?

    The ICC aims to bring justice for serious crimes, help prevent such crimes, and support rebuilding lives and promoting lasting peace.

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    25 years ago countries worldwide adopted
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    the Rome statute a treaty aiming to
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    bring to Justice perpetrators of the
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    most serious crimes of concern to the
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    International Community as a whole and
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    to help prevent such crimes
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    the Rome statute entered into force in
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    2002 establishing the world's first
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    permanent international criminal court
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    with jurisdiction over genocide war
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    crimes and crimes against humanity
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    the dream of global Justice was being
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    put into practice in a court of law
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    at the Rome statute's first review
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    conference in Kampala in 2010 countries
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    adopted important amendments on the
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    definition and jurisdiction related to
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    crimes of aggression
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    Guided by the principles of the Rome
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    statute set out 25 years ago today the
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    ICC conducts Fair trials upholds
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    defendants rights protects Witnesses and
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    ensures victims voices are heard
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    ICC cases have addressed crimes
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    including using child soldiers murder
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    rape attacks on civilians attacks on
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    cultural heritage and more
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    in cases ending in conviction judges
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    ordered reparations for victims
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    to date the court has had 17
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    investigations launched across four
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    continents 53 defendants in over 30
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    cases over 2 500 hearings
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    23 languages used inside the courtroom
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    10 900 victims who participated in court
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    proceedings
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    2 500 victims who received court-ordered
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    reparations and over 130 000 survivors
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    supported by the trust fund for victims
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    programs
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    with support from over 120 States
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    parties the Rome statute system is
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    making Justice happen helping rebuild
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    people's lives and forging a path to
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    stability and Lasting peace
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    together we can build a more just world
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Tags
  • Rome Statute
  • International Criminal Court
  • ICC
  • genocide
  • war crimes
  • crimes against humanity
  • justice
  • victims
  • reparations
  • international law