The International Criminal Court is in a deadlock over expanding its powers after three days of talks
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has not been able to pass an amendment that would expand its powers regarding investigations of world leaders over crimes of aggression.
A crime of aggression is considered the most serious offense under the Rome Statute, which established the court. Currently, the ICC can prosecute heads of state over war crimes and genocide, but in order for it to launch proceedings over the crime of aggression, the Kampala amendments of 2010, which define the body’s jurisdiction in the area, must be ratified by all…
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