Where do people convicted by the International Criminal Court serve prison sentences?

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Individuals convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) serve their prison sentences in national prisons.1

Under the Rome Statute, the court does not maintain its own detention facilities for long-term imprisonment. Instead, it relies on a system of international cooperation where states that have ratified the statute may volunteer to host convicted individuals, ensuring that justice is carried out through established national justice systems.1