International Criminal Court Faces Challenges Amid Empty Docket

Italian Democratic part Leader Elly Schlein listens to David Yambio, of South Sudan, during a press conference at the Chamber of Deputies where he is recounting his experience in the Libyan prisons, i

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently facing a unique situation as it finds itself without any ongoing trials for the first time since its inception in 2006. The recent decision by Italy to send back the head of a network of detention centers instead of cooperating with the ICC has left the court with an empty docket.

Despite the absence of trials, the ICC still operates with a substantial annual budget of $200 million and a dedicated team of legal experts eager to bring individuals like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to justice.