ICC stands for the International Criminal Court. It is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that has jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The ICC was established by the Rome Statute, which was adopted in 1998 and came into force in 2002. The court is located in The Hague, Netherlands, and operates independently of the United Nations, although it works in cooperation with the UN and other organizations to address issues of international justice. The ICC aims to prevent impunity for perpetrators of serious offenses and to promote accountability and justice for victims. It functions based on the principles of complementarity and the rule of law and is designed to hold individuals, rather than states, accountable for their actions.
In a significant shift within cricket’s governing body, Geoff Allardice has announced his resignation from the role of chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC). His decision marks the…