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Explanatory note on the significance of effective and full implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Explanatory note on the significance of effective and full implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Explanatory note on the significance of effective and full implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

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The creation of the Rome Statute system rests on the premise that the primary competence and authority to initiate investigations of international crimes rests with States national jurisdictions. This recognition is reflected in the principle of complementarity (Rome Statute, Preamble, Art. 1)

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  • Publication Type: Explanatory Note
  • Author(s): Parliamentarians for Global Action

The PGA Secretariat stands ready to assist you in these or other actions. For technical assistance and more information on the Rome Statute system Campaign, please contact:

Ms. Frederika Schweighoferova
Director,
International Law and Human Rights Program
E: 

Ms. Olivia Houssais
Program Officer,
International Law and Human Rights Program
E: 

Ms. Fiona Servaes
Communications Consultant,
International Law and Human Rights Program
E: