July 1, 2002: International Criminal Court Begins Sittings

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🗓️ 1 July 2021

⏱️ 14 minutes

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With backing from the United Nations, the International Criminal Court opened. It was an impartial, independent court whose jurisdiction reached 120 countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:43.4	On this day in 2002, the International Criminal Court opened its doors,
0:50.2	targeting criminals from around the world who were otherwise untouchable by national laws. Welcome to today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.
1:01.3	Due to the graphic nature of this case, listener discretion is advised.
1:05.3	We advise extreme caution for children under 13.
1:09.0	Today we're covering the date the International Criminal Court
1:12.4	began sittings to determine what cases they would pursue.
1:16.7	Let's go back to the morning of July 1, 2002.
1:26.4	When the International Criminal Court opened its doors for business, it was a quiet day.
1:32.2	The brand-new offices, justice halls, and archives were empty and silent.
1:38.2	The grand opening was less like the start of a world police headquarters and more like the founding of the world's most boring startup.
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