Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
1998 international treaty establishing the International Criminal Court
Venezuela begins ICC withdrawal amid bias claims
Venezuela formally notified the UN of its irrevocable withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, asserting that the Rome Statute is biased against the Global South, and the withdrawal process is expected to take several months. Analysts say the move could affect Venezuela’s international standing and foreign investment while reflecting ongoing tensions over perceived impartiality of international justice.
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About Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). It was adopted at a diplomatic conference in Rome, Italy on 17 July 1998 and entered into force on 1 July 2002. As of January 2025, 125 states are party to the statute. Among other things, it establishes court function, jurisdiction and structure.
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