The International Criminal Court on the Verge of Two Decades of Activity: Challenges and Achievements

The International Criminal Court is the first independent, powerful, and permanent tribunal which its establishment after the establishment of the United Nations is the biggest achievement for the international community. The establishment of the tribunal, which started in 2002, has had important results for international criminal law. The Court’s performance shows that on the verge of its two decades of operation, this institution, while taking a new approach to the concept of justice and promoting the responsibility accountability of governments, has been able to increase the convergence of the international community in this field by attracting increasing support from influential international organizations and civil society. However, there is no denying that the institution still faces major challenges in fulfilling its mission. Accordingly, the present study examines the achievements and challenges facing the Court in accordance with the rules and activities of the Court. The results of the present study, which have been done descriptively-analytically, indicate that, despite all the limitations, the Court has emerged as an effective institution and has fulfilled its obligations well.