The principle of 'complementarity' is central to the functioning of the International Criminal Court (ICC). What does this principle imply?
A
The ICC has primary jurisdiction over all international crimes, superseding national courts.
B
The ICC can only exercise its jurisdiction if national courts are unwilling or unable to genuinely carry out investigations or prosecutions.
C
The ICC's jurisdiction is complementary to that of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
D
Member states must complement the ICC's funding through mandatory annual contributions.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The principle of complementarity means that the ICC will only step in to investigate and prosecute when national judicial systems are unwilling or genuinely unable to do so. National courts have the primary responsibility to prosecute international crimes.
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The correct answer to the question "The principle of 'complementarity' is central to the functioning of the International Criminal Court (ICC). What does this principle imply?" is Option B: The ICC can only exercise its jurisdiction if national courts are unwilling or unable to genuinely carry out investigations or prosecutions..
The other options — A) The ICC has primary jurisdiction over all international crimes, superseding national courts., C) The ICC's jurisdiction is complementary to that of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)., D) Member states must complement the ICC's funding through mandatory annual contributions. — are incorrect for this World Current Affairs question. As explained above: The principle of complementarity means that the ICC will only step in to investigate and prosecute when national judicial systems are unwilling or genuinely unable to do so. National courts have the …
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