What is the International Crime Court's relationship with the UN?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) operates independently from the United Nations (UN) but maintains a cooperative relationship with it on matters of international justice. This means that while the ICC is not a part of the UN system and has its own legal framework and jurisdiction, it collaborates with the UN in various ways, including sharing information and resources, as well as supporting UN efforts to promote justice and accountability for international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

The ICC was established by the Rome Statute, which was adopted independently of the UN's resolutions. Although the ICC may engage with the UN Security Council, particularly in situations where the Security Council refers cases to it or where there are issues related to state compliance with ICC obligations, it is not governed by the Security Council nor subject to its authority. Thus, its independence is a fundamental characteristic of the court's operation.