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Overview

The Rome Statute created three separate entities: the Assembly of State Parties, the Trust Fund for Victims, and the International Criminal Court.

The Assembly of State Parties

The Assembly of States Parties is the Court's governing body, composed of representatives of State Parties who convene to oversee its management, including electing judges and the Prosecutor, as well as approving the ICC's budget.

The Assembly adopted the Code of Professional Conduct for Counsel to govern the conduct of counsel in their representation of clients and relationship with the Court.

Trust Fund for Victims

The Trust Fund for Victims implements Court-ordered reparations and provides assistance, support, and relief to victims and their families.

The ICC

The ICC is composed of four main organs, each with distinct functions: