Understanding the International Criminal Court

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Structure of the Court: Four Organs

 

Presidency

Head of the Court

Office of the 

Prosecutor

Conducting

investigations and

prosecutions

Chambers

Ensuring fair trials

Registry

Supporting the Court

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Understanding the International Criminal Court

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II. Structure of the ICC

The ICC is composed of four organs: the Presidency, the Chambers, the Office of the Prosecutor and

the Registry. Each of these organs has a specific role and mandate.

17. What does the Presidency do?

The Presidency consists of three judges (the President and two Vice-Presidents) elected by an absolute

majority of the 18 judges of the Court for a maximum of two, three-year terms.

The Presidency is  responsible  for the  administration  of the  Court, with the  exception of the  Office

of the Prosecutor. It represents the Court to the outside world and helps with the organisation of the

work of the judges. The Presidency is also responsible for carrying out other tasks, such as ensuring

the enforcement of sentences imposed by the Court.