Abstract

The twenty first century starts with unprecedented global complexities encompassing so-called ‘war on terrorism’ led by the United States (US) and its allies. The world population helplessly experienced two world wars in previous century and severely suffered thereby. In this century, so called terrorist attacks and the highly debatable ‘war on terrorism’ ultimately victimised the civilian population and resulted in mass-killing, forcible transfer of people and custodian tortures worldwide. Thus the humanity cries. International community became aware in response of long day cry of the world population. With a view to trying and punishing the criminals who could often avoid his criminal accountability with impunity, the International Criminal Court (ICC) took birth in the earth. The marginalized world population find a ray of hope for a world free from such heinous crimes committed by some ruthless individuals. They dream a world enriched with peace, security and happiness. By promoting an integrated and effective international justice, capable of providing justice and accountability for genocide or such other gravest crimes, the ICC, the first ever permanent treaty based criminal court of international character will combat impunity and thus deter the occurrence of such deadly human rights violation in future.
Undoubtedly, the creation of the ICC ushers in a new era in the protection of human rights. However it is facing some unexpected obstacles in it’s functioning. In this Article it will be attempted to show the prospects of the ICC with critical analysis of the historical background, jurisdictional facts, the preconditions of exercising such jurisdiction and the trial procedure of the Court. The global contemporary power politics, which hinders the court to be effective and fruitful, will also be disclosed. Lastly some certain possible recommendations thereof will be proposed in this article so that the court can function smoothly and reach its goal overcoming the barriers it faces.