Crimes against humanity are defined as systematic actions directed against civilians, or a part of a population, that causes great harm and is done in an inhumane fashion. They are characterized as being conducted as part of government policy. The Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court (1998) was signed by 160 states and established the crimes that would fall under the jurisdiction of an international court. Perpetrators of crimes against humanity are usually political leaders and can be tried in the International Criminal Court located in Hague, The Netherlands. The crimes may include, but are not limited to, massacres, human experimentation, mass rape, tortures, and genocide. Unlike war crime, crimes against humanity can take place during times of peace.
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