1998

Rome Statute is created and signed

2002

Rome Statute is ratified and enters into force

ASP holds first session

2003

The ICC’s first judges and Prosecutor take oath

Situation 1: Uganda

2004

The Trust Fund for Victims Inaugurated

Second ICC Deputy Prosecutor takes oath

Situation 2: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

2005

Situation 3: Darfur, Sudan

2006

First hearing starts: Pre-trial hearings ensure there is sufficient evidence for trial

2007

Situation 4: Central African Republic (CAR)

2008

ICC Registrar takes oath

10th anniversary of the Rome Statute

2009

First trial begins

2010

Review Conference

The Elders visit

Situation 5: Kenya

2011

17 July: International Criminal Justice Day

Situation 6: Libya

Situation 7: Cote d’Ivoire

2012

First Verdict

New Prosecutor

Current and Continuing Judges

Looking forward

Permanent Premises