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> A Universal Court with Global Support > Ratification and Implementation > Ratification of the Rome Statute Ratification of the Rome Statute Supporting ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC is crucial to making the membership in the ICC truly global and universal. In order for the ICC to succeed, a growing majority of the world’s nations must support the Court and the Rome Statute and actively cooperate in areas such as providing evidence, surrendering indicted individuals Supporting ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC is crucial to making the membership in the ICC truly global and universal. In order for the ICC to succeed, a growing majority of the world’s nations must support the Court and the Rome Statute and actively cooperate in areas such as providing evidence, surrendering indicted individuals and holding national trials. The Rome Statute entered into force after achieving 60 ratifications in July 2002, decades earlier than predicted. Now, only a few years later, the number of ratifications has risen from 66 to 113. The 113th ratification by St. Lucia in August 2010 represents an important milestone in advancing towards universal ratification of the Rome Statute. For most nations, the key challenge in convincing governments to consider ratification is educational. The CICC plays an important role in terms of providing accurate and updated information about international justice and the ICC. The CICC also assists countries in addressing any possible constitutional and legislative obstacles to ratification, in addition to actively engaging in efforts to stimulate and generate the necessary political will for countries to become State Parties to the Court. The Coalition has redoubled its ratification efforts in regions of the world, such as Asia and the Middle East, which are underrepresented at the ICC. Political changes in recent years have indicated a new openness in some previously ‘ICC-hesitant’ countries. Out of 139 signatories to the Rome Statute, 113 have subsequently ratified the Rome Statute, while an additional 33 countries have not yet ratified. The CICC’s ratification campaign strongly encourages these signatory states to continue their commitment to international justice and join the Court. Furthermore, several non-signatory states have declared their interest in ratifying the Rome Statute. Currently the Rome Statute of the ICC has 139 Signatories and 113 Ratifications Ratification Chart by Region (based on UN General Assembly regional groupings) Ratification Chart by Region (based on the categories adopted by the CICC) Signatories of the Rome Statute Signatures/Ratification of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the ICC * 10 countries deposited their instrument of ratification simultaneously at a special UN ceremony on 11 April 2002, crossing the threshold of 60 ratifications needed for the Rome Statute to enter into force. Due to their concerted efforts, each country was designated the 60th State Parties member. Media Digests
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