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The International Criminal Court and Civil Society

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the role of civil society in its functioning.
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What is the primary mandate of the International Criminal Court?

  1. To prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

  2. To promote peace and security among nations.

  3. To provide humanitarian aid to victims of armed conflict.

  4. To monitor the implementation of international treaties.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ICC's primary mandate is to prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. It is an independent, permanent court that complements the national criminal justice systems of its member states.

Which of the following is not a crime within the jurisdiction of the ICC?

  1. Genocide

  2. Crimes against humanity

  3. War crimes

  4. Drug trafficking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug trafficking is not a crime within the jurisdiction of the ICC. The ICC's jurisdiction is limited to crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

What is the role of civil society in the work of the ICC?

  1. To provide financial support to the ICC.

  2. To monitor the ICC's activities and ensure its accountability.

  3. To provide legal assistance to victims of ICC cases.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society plays a crucial role in the work of the ICC by providing financial support, monitoring the ICC's activities, and providing legal assistance to victims of ICC cases.

Which of the following is an example of a civil society organization that works with the ICC?

  1. Amnesty International

  2. Human Rights Watch

  3. International Federation for Human Rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights are all examples of civil society organizations that work with the ICC. These organizations provide financial support, monitor the ICC's activities, and provide legal assistance to victims of ICC cases.

What is the Rome Statute?

  1. The treaty that established the ICC.

  2. A set of rules that govern the ICC's procedures.

  3. A list of crimes that fall within the ICC's jurisdiction.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rome Statute is the treaty that established the ICC. It also contains a set of rules that govern the ICC's procedures and a list of crimes that fall within the ICC's jurisdiction.

How many states are currently members of the ICC?

  1. 123

  2. 139

  3. 155

  4. 171


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, 123 states are currently members of the ICC.

Which of the following countries is not a member of the ICC?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States is not a member of the ICC. It has signed the Rome Statute but has not ratified it.

What is the name of the ICC's chief prosecutor?

  1. Fatou Bensouda

  2. Karim Khan

  3. Luis Moreno Ocampo

  4. Silvana Arbia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karim Khan is the current chief prosecutor of the ICC. He was elected in 2021.

Where is the ICC headquartered?

  1. The Hague, Netherlands

  2. New York City, United States

  3. Geneva, Switzerland

  4. London, United Kingdom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ICC is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.

What is the name of the ICC's detention center?

  1. The Hague Detention Center

  2. The ICC Detention Center

  3. The International Criminal Court Detention Center

  4. The Scheveningen Detention Center


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ICC's detention center is called the Scheveningen Detention Center. It is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

How many cases has the ICC completed since its establishment?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, the ICC has completed 10 cases.

What is the name of the ICC's first case?

  1. The Lubanga case

  2. The Bemba case

  3. The Katanga case

  4. The Ntaganda case


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ICC's first case was the Lubanga case. It involved the prosecution of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, a Congolese warlord, for crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Who was the first person to be convicted by the ICC?

  1. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo

  2. Germain Katanga

  3. Charles Taylor

  4. Dominic Ongwen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Lubanga Dyilo was the first person to be convicted by the ICC. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes in 2012.

What is the maximum sentence that the ICC can impose?

  1. Life imprisonment

  2. 30 years imprisonment

  3. 20 years imprisonment

  4. 10 years imprisonment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum sentence that the ICC can impose is life imprisonment.

What is the name of the ICC's appeals chamber?

  1. The Appeals Chamber

  2. The ICC Appeals Chamber

  3. The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber

  4. The Hague Appeals Chamber


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ICC's appeals chamber is simply called the Appeals Chamber.

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