Question

Which of the following is not within the jurisdiction and purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

• A. Prosecuting Crimes against Humanity
• B. Prosecuting Genocide
• C. Prosecuting War Crimes
• D. Prosecuting International Corporate Frauds

Hint:

ICC deals with serious international crimes affecting humanity:
- Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, crime of aggression.
- It does not handle economic crimes like money laundering or fraud.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The International Criminal Court (ICC), established under the Rome Statute in 2002, has the jurisdiction to try individuals for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
Step 1: ICC’s Jurisdiction Includes:
- Genocide
- Crimes against humanity
- War crimes
- Crime of aggression
Step 2: Evaluation of Options
- Option A: Correct jurisdiction.
- Option B: Genocide is one of the four core crimes under ICC.
- Option C: War crimes are clearly under ICC's purview.
- Option D: Corporate fraud is a financial/economic crime, not covered by the ICC.