ICC

ICC is an acronym that can refer to several international organizations and standards. The two most widely known are the International Criminal Court and the International Cricket Council. A third common usage is the International Color Consortium, which develops color management standards.

International Criminal Court. The ICC is a permanent international court established by the Rome Statute in 1998 and based in The Hague, Netherlands. Its mandate is to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, with jurisdiction extending to crimes committed on the territory of member states or by their nationals, and, where accepted, by non-member states. The court acts as a court of last resort, complementing national judicial systems and intervening when they are unwilling or unable to prosecute. The ICC is governed by the Assembly of States Parties and administered by a prosecutor, a president, and 18 judges elected for fixed terms. It operates with a principle of complementarity and relies on cooperation from states for investigations and enforcement. The ICC has faced criticism related to perceived selectivity, concerns about sovereignty, and questions about efficiency and impact.

International Cricket Council. The ICC is the global governing body of cricket, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference and was renamed the ICC in 1965. The council sets rules for international competition, supervises global development, and organizes major tournaments such as the Cricket World Cup and the World Twenty20. Its membership is divided into Full Members (with Test status) and Associate Members, with governance through a council and an elected president. The ICC also oversees international rankings and the governance of refereeing and officiating standards.

International Color Consortium. The ICC develops color management standards, notably the ICC Profile format, used to describe how colors should be reproduced across devices and software, enabling consistent color across different systems.