International Criminal Court: What is the ICC and what does it do? - BBC News

The court has the power to bring prosecutions for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global court with the power to bring prosecutions for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

In November, it issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defence minister, as well as the military commander of Hamas.

Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander

The court, in the Dutch city of The Hague, was established in 2002 to hold rogue leaders responsible for atrocities to account.

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