IPC2601
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 20 April 2026
QUESTION 1
The Contribution of the International Criminal Court to the Enforcement of
International Law: Competencies and Challenges
1. INTRODUCTION
The International Criminal Court plays an important role in the enforcement of international
law because it holds individuals accountable for serious crimes that affect the global
community.
QUESTION 2
A Critical Evaluation of the International Monetary Fund’s Role in the Global
Economy: Mandate, Obligations, Enforcement Powers and Contemporary Critiques
1. INTRODUCTION
The International Monetary Fund is one of the most influential international financial
institutions in the world economy. It was created in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference
to promote global monetary cooperation and financial stability among member states.
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Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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QUESTION 1
The Contribution of the International Criminal Court to the Enforcement of
International Law: Competencies and Challenges
1. INTRODUCTION
The International Criminal Court plays an important role in the enforcement of
international law because it holds individuals accountable for serious crimes that
affect the global community. These crimes include genocide, crimes against
humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. Before the Court was created,
many perpetrators of such crimes escaped punishment because national courts
were unwilling or unable to prosecute them. The ICC was established through the
Rome Statute in 1998 to close this gap and strengthen justice at international level.
Its work supports the rule of law by showing that no person should be above the law,
even political leaders and military commanders. The Court also helps to protect
victims by recognising their suffering and giving them a legal voice in international
proceedings. Despite these achievements, the ICC faces serious problems such as
lack of cooperation from states, political resistance and weak enforcement powers.
These challenges affect its ability to carry out its mandate effectively (Hurd, 2013;
BAbtahi and Koh, 2012).
2. INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
2.1 Establishment and Legal Foundation
The International Criminal Court is a permanent international court created to
prosecute individuals responsible for the most serious crimes under international
law. It was established under the Rome Statute, which came into force on 1 July
2002. The Court is based in The Hague in the Netherlands and operates
independently from the United Nations, although it works closely with it in some
matters. The ICC was created because the international community saw the need for
a standing court that could deal with grave crimes in a consistent and lawful way,
instead of relying only on temporary tribunals such as those for Rwanda and the
former Yugoslavia. Its legal authority comes from member states that ratify the Rome
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 20 April 2026
QUESTION 1
The Contribution of the International Criminal Court to the Enforcement of
International Law: Competencies and Challenges
1. INTRODUCTION
The International Criminal Court plays an important role in the enforcement of international
law because it holds individuals accountable for serious crimes that affect the global
community.
QUESTION 2
A Critical Evaluation of the International Monetary Fund’s Role in the Global
Economy: Mandate, Obligations, Enforcement Powers and Contemporary Critiques
1. INTRODUCTION
The International Monetary Fund is one of the most influential international financial
institutions in the world economy. It was created in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference
to promote global monetary cooperation and financial stability among member states.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
The Contribution of the International Criminal Court to the Enforcement of
International Law: Competencies and Challenges
1. INTRODUCTION
The International Criminal Court plays an important role in the enforcement of
international law because it holds individuals accountable for serious crimes that
affect the global community. These crimes include genocide, crimes against
humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. Before the Court was created,
many perpetrators of such crimes escaped punishment because national courts
were unwilling or unable to prosecute them. The ICC was established through the
Rome Statute in 1998 to close this gap and strengthen justice at international level.
Its work supports the rule of law by showing that no person should be above the law,
even political leaders and military commanders. The Court also helps to protect
victims by recognising their suffering and giving them a legal voice in international
proceedings. Despite these achievements, the ICC faces serious problems such as
lack of cooperation from states, political resistance and weak enforcement powers.
These challenges affect its ability to carry out its mandate effectively (Hurd, 2013;
BAbtahi and Koh, 2012).
2. INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
2.1 Establishment and Legal Foundation
The International Criminal Court is a permanent international court created to
prosecute individuals responsible for the most serious crimes under international
law. It was established under the Rome Statute, which came into force on 1 July
2002. The Court is based in The Hague in the Netherlands and operates
independently from the United Nations, although it works closely with it in some
matters. The ICC was created because the international community saw the need for
a standing court that could deal with grave crimes in a consistent and lawful way,
instead of relying only on temporary tribunals such as those for Rwanda and the
former Yugoslavia. Its legal authority comes from member states that ratify the Rome
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
