Analysis of the Legitimacy of the International Criminal Court Within the Framework of the Universal Human Rights System

Abstract

 The main objective of this research is to analyze the legitimacy of the International Criminal Court in prosecuting crimes against international peace and security within the framework of the Universal Human Rights System, making it necessary to analyze the most relevant aspects of the aforementioned tribunal, as well as the conflicting positions regarding its work and perception by the international community,  in an effort to critically reflect on the findings and data extracted from the sources consulted, regarding the current state of the situation and how the Criminal Court can strengthen its legitimacy.  The research is descriptive in nature, using direct observation and analysis of texts, laws, and scientific articles for data collection, which led to the conclusion that the current perception of the International Criminal Court is largely negative, but without underestimating its ability to fulfill the objectives for which it was created.