Which foundational treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

A The Treaty of Westphalia.

B The Rome Statute.

C The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

D The Kellogg-Briand Pact.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute, which was adopted at a diplomatic conference in Rome on 17 July 1998 and entered into force on 1 July 2002. It defines the ICC's jurisdiction, structure, and functions.

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The correct answer to the question "Which foundational treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?" is Option B: The Rome Statute..

The other options — A) The Treaty of Westphalia., C) The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties., D) The Kellogg-Briand Pact. — are incorrect for this World Current Affairs question. As explained above: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute, which was adopted at a diplomatic conference in Rome on 17 July 1998 and entered into force on 1 July 2002. It defines the …

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Which foundational treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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