The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: A Comprehensive Guide

Question 1

Crimes against humanity are crimes that are committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against a civilian population.

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True

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False

Question 2

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court entered into force in 2002.

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True

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False

Question 3

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

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True

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False

Question 4

The Security Council of the United Nations can refer situations to the ICC for investigation and prosecution.

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True

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False

Question 5

The ICC has the capacity to impose the death penalty on convicted individuals.

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False

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True

Question 6

The principle of complementarity means that the ICC can only prosecute cases if national courts are unable or unwilling to do so.

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True

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False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a core international crime under the Rome Statute?

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Terrorism

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Genocide

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Crimes against humanity

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War crimes

Question 8

According to the principle of complementarity, the ICC:

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Can only prosecute cases if national courts are unable or unwilling to do so

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Must prosecute all cases that are brought before it

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Has primary jurisdiction over all international crimes

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Can only prosecute cases that are referred to it by the United Nations Security Council

Question 9

What is the primary role of the Prosecutor of the ICC?

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To investigate and prosecute cases of international crimes

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To represent the victims before the ICC

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To determine the guilt or innocence of accused persons

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To provide legal assistance to states

Question 10

What were the historical factors and motivations that led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

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The ICC was created out of a growing recognition of the need for an international body to hold individuals accountable for international crimes and to end impunity.

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The ICC was established as a response to the atrocities committed during the Nuremberg and Tokyo Tribunals after World War II.

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The ICC was primarily established to investigate and prosecute crimes committed by African leaders.

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The ICC was created as a substitute for the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Question 11

Describe the pivotal role of the Pre-Trial Chamber in the ICC's proceedings. Explain how its functions and powers ensure fair and impartial trials.

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Confirms charges, rules on motions, and safeguards the rights of the accused.

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Oversees investigations and issues arrest warrants.

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Conducts trials and delivers judgments.

Question 12

Which of the following crimes falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

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Crimes against humanity

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Burglary

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Tax evasion

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Espionage

Question 13

Who has the primary obligation to prosecute individuals for crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC?

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National courts

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Regional courts

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The ICC

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The United Nations Security Council

Question 14

Which of the following conditions must be met for the ICC to exercise jurisdiction over a situation?

Accepted Answer

A referral by the United Nations Security Council or the acceptance of the jurisdiction by the state where the crime occurred

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Consent of the victim

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A request by a non-governmental organization

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A vote in the Assembly of States Parties

Question 15

What is the function of the Pre-Trial Chamber in the ICC process?

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To assess the admissibility of a case and confirm the charges against the accused

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To conduct the trial

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To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused

Question 16

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the ICC's trial proceedings?

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The use of both live and recorded witness testimony

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The use of a jury

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The use of written submissions only

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The exclusion of the public

Question 17

What is the maximum penalty that the ICC can impose?

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Life imprisonment

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10 years imprisonment

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25 years imprisonment

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50 years imprisonment

Question 18

What is the primary objective of the Rome Statute's cooperation provisions?

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To facilitate the effective investigation and prosecution of international crimes

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To promote international criminal law

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To limit the ICC's jurisdiction

Question 19

What is the role of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute?

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To provide oversight and guidance to the ICC, including adopting the Court's budget and electing its officials

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To conduct trials

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To prosecute individuals for crimes under the Rome Statute

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To amend the Rome Statute

Question 20

Which of the following is a key principle underlying the Rome Statute?

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The principle of complementarity, which establishes the primary jurisdiction of national courts over international crimes

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The principle of non-intervention

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The principle of universal jurisdiction

Question 21

Which of the following crimes is NOT within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

Accepted Answer

Aggression against a state

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War crimes

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Crimes against humanity

Question 22

The Rome Statute establishes the principle of 'complementarity'. What does this principle mean in the context of the ICC?

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The ICC can only exercise jurisdiction if national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute crimes within their jurisdiction.

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The ICC has universal jurisdiction over all international crimes.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the ICC to exercise its jurisdiction over a crime?

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The crime must have been committed by a national of a state party to the Rome Statute.

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The state where the crime was committed must be a state party to the Rome Statute or have accepted the ICC's jurisdiction.

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The crime must be within the ICC's jurisdiction.

Question 24

The Rome Statute establishes a system of 'ad hoc' judges for the ICC. What does 'ad hoc' mean in this context?

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Judges are appointed for specific cases or periods of time.

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Judges are appointed by the state where the crime occurred.

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Judges are elected by the UN Security Council.

Question 25

Which of the following is a key principle of the ICC's proceedings?

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Due process of law.

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Collective responsibility.

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Retributive justice.

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State sovereignty.

Question 26

What is the role of the Pre-Trial Chamber in the ICC's proceedings?

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To decide whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.

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To conduct the trial.

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To sentence convicted individuals.

Question 27

The Rome Statute sets out several defenses that can be raised by defendants in ICC proceedings. Which of the following is NOT a recognized defense?

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Self-defense of a state.

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Duress.

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Mental incapacity.

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Superior orders.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of a conviction by the ICC?

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Life imprisonment without parole.

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Compensation to victims.

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Fines.

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Imprisonment.

Question 29

How can the ICC's jurisdiction be triggered in situations where the state where the crime occurred is not a party to the Rome Statute?

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Through a referral by the UN Security Council.

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By a request from the victim state.

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By a decision of the ICC Prosecutor.

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The ICC cannot exercise jurisdiction in such situations.