The idea that all political leaders could one day be subject to global law may sound highly encouraging. But for existing institutions involved in this area on a daily basis, the task is a challenging one.Few world leaders are prepared to submit to the international courts. And yet most governments round the world agree that human rights violations and war crimes should not go unpunished. Global 3000 provides an overview of the existing international legal institutions. There are a number international tribunals, of which the permanent International Criminal Court or ICC is the most important.