Abstract

On 17.7.1998 the Permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute of the (ICC) , to punish any individual accused of committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. This historical event came after fifty years of international efforts. It came into existence after the confirmation of the General Assembly of the United Nations with absolute majority votes. It is situated in the Hague and consists of 18 selected judges from 18 different countries for nine years term‘ The General Assembly consists of a representative from each country signed the agreement to take over the court. The court has the right for trying individuals accused of committing serious crimes such as hecatombs or genocide to any group because of their nationality origin, or their religious beliefs. 1 think that it is very important to study the establishment , the specialties, the importance of this court and its institution, in addition to the explanation of the differences between this court and the special courts of previous Yugoslavia and Rwanda.