THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND THE SECURITY COUNCIL

Abstract

The article aims to determine the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was set up to try people who commit the worst crimes that affect the world. The main idea is that the International Criminal Court is not affected by political currents because it is seen as an independent body with its own legal identity that does its work without any interference. However, its relationship with the Security Council is weaker than its independence and powers since the Security Council has the power to send the case to the court and to put off an investigation or prosecution. Finally, after the wars and crises of the last century and the terrible things that happened, as a result, the dream came true. The International Criminal Court was set up to show that the international community wanted to fight the most serious crimes, like genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression, on an international level. This is one of the most important things that people have ever done.