ICC Timeline

  • Rome Statue is created and signed.

    Rome Statue is created and signed.
    Protesters gathered outside of their headquarters from June 15th to July 17th over the conference.
  • Rome Stature is Ratified, ASP holds first meeting.

    Rome Stature is Ratified, ASP holds first meeting.
    They needed 60 countries of the UN in order to ratify the bill. In the end 66 accepted the bill causing the bill to be enacted.
  • The ICC's First judges and prosecutor take the oath. The begin to work on Uganda.

    The ICC's First judges and prosecutor take the oath. The begin to work on Uganda.
    In Uganda the ICC begins to work with the local radio stations and add more upport to them and they create ourreach programs for Ugandian children and women.
  • Trust Fund for Victims is created, Second ICC Processor takes oath, The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Trust Fund for Victims is created, Second ICC Processor takes oath, The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
    The Second ICC processor Fatou Bensouda takes her oath. The ICC visits the Congo and talks with those impacted and how they can help. Similar to Uganda they also establish outreach groups.
  • The ICC focuses on issues in South Sudan

    The ICC focuses on issues in South Sudan
    Refugee camps are set up in order to help those that are displaced. Also the ICC works with those in the community siting and speaking to them.
  • The First Hearing starts

    The First Hearing starts
    Pre-trial hearings ensure there is sufficient evidence for trial. (The exact month and date is not recorded here)
  • Beginning of focus on Central African Republic

    Beginning of focus on Central African Republic
    They establish various programs in order to help those in the CAR. Also they Interview local citizens involved with the main focus of their trial.
  • ICC registrar takes oath, 10th anniversary of the Roman Statue

    ICC registrar takes oath, 10th anniversary of the Roman Statue
    The new registrar named Silvana Aruba takes her oath and the first ten year anniversary is celebrated with a public celebration.
  • First Trial Begins

    First Trial Begins
    The charges against Mr. Lubanga are confirmed so they begin his trial.
  • The first Review Confrence, the elders visit, The situation in Kenya is being adressed

    The first Review Confrence, the elders visit, The situation in Kenya is being adressed
  • The Situations in Lybia and Côte d'Ivoire are adressed

    The Situations in Lybia and Côte d'Ivoire are adressed
    Also during this time the ICC celebrates the International Criminal Justice day for the first time.
  • The First Trial, New Prosecutor

    The First Trial, New Prosecutor
    The man named Thomas Lubanga Dyilo ended up being found guilty of his crimes and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
  • In the future

    In the future
    In the future the ICC hopes to open permanent premises.