world_organizations hard MCQ

Which principle ensures that the ICC respects the sovereignty of states by intervening only when national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute core international crimes genuinely?

  1. Universal jurisdiction
  2. Complementarity
  3. Territoriality
  4. Nationality principle

Answer: Complementarity

Complementarity, enshrined in the Rome Statute's Preamble and Article 17, positions the ICC as a court of last resort. It incentivizes states to strengthen domestic justice systems while providing a safety net against impunity when national processes fail, balancing sovereignty and accountability.

Topic International Criminal Court
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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