Five years ago the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ("ICC") entered into force, ushering in a new era of accountability for international crimes. As expressed in its preamble, the aims of the Rome Statute are to put an end to impunity, to contribute to the prevention of the most serious international crimes and to guarantee lasting respect for and enforcement of international justice.
Our experience has clearly demonstrated that the success of the ICC depends critically on the cooperation received. The continued strong support of states, international organizations and civil society will be essential to maintaining and building on the momentum of the past five years.
Philippe Kirsch
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