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Preliminary Material
Dedication
Preface to the Second Edition
Table of Contents
Table of Cases
International Criminal Court
Abu Garda (ICC-02/05-02/09) 466
Banda et al. (ICC 02/05-03/09)
Bashir (ICC-02/05-01/09) 440
Bemba (ICC-01/05–01/08)
Bemba et al. (ICC-01/05–01/13)
Blé Goudé (ICC-02/11-02/11)
Gaddafi et al. (ICC-01/11-01/11) 197
Gaza Flotilla situation 262, 266, 292
Gbagbo et al. (ICC 02/11-01/15)
Gbagbo, Laurent (02/11-01/11)
Gbagbo, Simone (ICC-02/11-01/12)
Harun et al. (ICC-02/05–01/07) 894
Katanga et al. (ICC-01/04–01/07)
Katanga (ICC-RoR221-05/12)
Katanga et al. (ICC-RoR-217-02/08)
Kenyatta et al. (ICC-01/09-02/11)
Kony et al. (ICC-02/04–01/05)
Kushayb (ICC-02/05–01/07) 894
Lubanga (ICC-01/04–01/06) 465
Lubanga (ICC-Pres-01/08)
Mbarushimana (ICC-01/04-01/10)
Muthaura et al. (ICC-01/09-02/11)
Ngudjolo (ICC 01/04-02/07)
Ngudjolo (ICC-01/04-02/12)
Ntaganda (ICC-01/04–02/06)
Ongwen (ICC-02/04-01/15)
Ruto et al. (ICC-01/09-01/11)
Situation in Darfur, Sudan (ICC-02/05) 69, 85, 200, 377, 469–70, 896, 953, 1038, 1059, 1351, 1467
Situation in the Central African Republic (ICC-01/05)
Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (ICC-01/04) 732
Situation in the Republic of Kenya (ICC-01/09-19)
Situation in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (ICC-02/11)
Situation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (ICC-01/11)
Situation in Uganda (ICC-02/04–01/05) 178, 245, 455, 491, 851, 896, 929–30
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Aleksovski (IT-95–14) 1088
Babić (IT-03–72)
Blagojević (IT-02–60)
Blaškić (IT-95–14)
Boškoski et al. (IT-04–82)
Bralo (IT-95–17)
Brđanin et al. (IT-99–36)
Delalić et al. (IT-96–21)
Deronjić (IT-02–61)
Erdemović (IT-96–22)
Furundžija (IT-95–17)
Galić (IT-98–29)
Hadžihasanović et al (IT-01–47)
Halilović (IT-01–48)
Hartmann (IT-02–54)
Janković (IT-96–23)
Jelisić (IT-95–10) 131
Kordić et al. (IT-95–14)
Kovačević (IT-01–42)
Krajišnik (IT-00–39 & 40)
Krnojelac (IT-97–25)
Krstić (IT-98–33)
Kunarac et al. (IT-96–23)
Kupreškić (IT-95–16) 654
Kvočka et al. (IT-98–30)
Limaj et al. (IT-03–66)
Lukić et al. (IT-98–32)
Martić (IT-95–11)
Milošević (IT-02–54)
Milutinović et al. (IT-05–87)
Mrđa (IT-02–59)
Mrksić et al. (IT-95–13)
Mucić et al. (IT-96–21) 867
Naletilić et al. (IT-98–34)
Nikolić (IT-02–60) 170
Orić (IT-03–68)
Peresić (IT-94–81)
Plavšić (IT-00–39 & 40/1)
Popović et al. (IT-05–88)
Rajić (IT-95–12)
Šainović et al. (IT-05-87)
Sainović et al. (IT-99–37)
Šešelj (IT-03–67)
Sikirica et al. (IT-95–8)
Simić et al. (IT-95–9)
Šljivančanin (IT-95–13)
Stakić (IT-97–24)
Stanković (IT-96–23)
Strugar (IT-01–42)
Tadić (IT-94–1)
Tadić (IT-95–9)
Todorović (IT-95–9)
Vasiljević (IT-98–32)
Zelenović (IT-96–23)
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Akayesu (ICTR-96–4) 1135
Bagaragaza (ICTR-05–86)
Bagilishema (ICTR-95-1A)
Bagosora et al. (ICTR-98–41)
Barayagwiza (ICTR-97–19)
Bikindi (ICTR-01–72)
Bucyibaruta (ICTR-2005–85)
GAA (ICTR-07–90)
Gacumbitsi (ICTR-2001–64)
Hategekimana (ICTR-00–55B)
Kajelijeli (ICTR-98–44A)
Kambanda (ICTR 97–23)
Kamuhanda (ICTR-95–54)
Kanyabashi (ICTR-96–15)
Kanyarukiga (ICTR-2002–78)
Karamera et al. (ICTR-98–44)
Kayishema et al. (ICTR-95)
Munyakazi (ICTR-97–36)
Munyeshyaka (ICTR-2005–87)
Musema (ICTR-96)
Muvunyi (ICTR-2000–55A)
Nahimana et al. (ICTR-99–52)
Ndayambaje et al. (ICTR-98–42)
Niyitegeka (ICTR-96–14)
Ntagerura et al. (ICTR-99–46)
Ntakirutimana et al. (ICTR-96–10) and (ICTR-96-17)
Ruggiu (ICTR-97–32)
Rutaganda (ICTR-96–3)
Rwamakuba (ICTR-98–44C)
Semanza (ICTR-97–20)
Seromba (ICTR-2001–66)
Special Court for Sierra Leone
Brima et al. (SCSL-2004-16)
Fofana et al. (SCSL-04-14)
Gbao (SCSL-2004-15)
Kallon (SCSL-04-15)
Kamara (SCSL-04-16)
Kondewa (SCSL-2004-14)
Norman (SCSL-2003-08)
Norman et al. (SCSL-2004-14)
Sesay et al. (SCSL-2004–15)
Taylor (SCSL-2003–01)
Military Tribunals
International Court of Justice
Permanent Court of International Justice
International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal
United Nations Human Rights Committee
European Court of Human Rights
European Commission of Human Rights
Inter-American Court of Human Rights
National Courts
Table of Instruments of the International Criminal Court
Table of International Instruments
Abbreviations
References
Main Text
Historical Introduction
Versailles to Nuremberg
Inter-war Activities
The London Phase, 1941–45
The International Law Commission Phase
Inactivity While Aggression Is Defined
The International Law Commission Resumes Its Work
The General Assembly Relaunches the Project
The Commission Begins Drafting a Statute
The 1994 Draft Statute
The General Assembly Phase
The Preparatory Committee
The Rome Conference
The Preparatory Commission
Entry into Force
Preamble: Préambule
Preamble/Préambule
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Serious Crimes and Unimaginable Atrocities
Victims
Peace and Justice
Impunity and Deterrence
Duty of States to Prosecute
A Permanent Independent Institution
Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter
Complementarity
International Justice
Bibliography
Part 1 Establishment of the Court: Institution de la Cour
Art.1 The Court/La Cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Establishment of the Court
The ‘Court’
Most Serious Crimes
A Permanent Institution
Bibliography
Art.2 Relationship of the Court with the United Nations/Lien de la Cour avec les Nations Unies
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Content of the Relationship Agreement
Preamble
General Provisions
Institutional Relations
Cooperation and Judicial Assistance
Final Provisions
Bibliography
Art.3 Seat of the Court/Siège de la Cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Seat in The Hague and ‘Host State’ (Art. 3(1))
Permanent and Temporary Premises
Headquarters Agreement (Art. 3(2))
Asylum Proceedings
Sittings of the Court outside The Hague (Art. 3(3))
Field Offices
Bibliography
Art.4 Legal status and powers of the Court/Régime et pouvoirs juridiques de la Cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
International Legal Personality (Art. 4(1))
Legal Capacity (Art. 4(1))
Exercise of Functions and Powers (Art. 4(2))
Bibliography
Part 2 Jurisdiction, Admissibility, and Applicable Law: Compétence, Recevabilité, Et Droit Applicable
Art.5 Crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court/Crimes relevant de la compétence de la Cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court (Art. 5(1))
The Crime of Aggression (Art. 5(2))
Treaty-based Crimes
Bibliography
Art.6 Genocide/Crime de génocide
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Contextual element
Mental Element or Mens Rea
‘In Whole or in Part’
Protected Groups
‘As Such’
Acts of Genocide
Killing Members of the Group (Art. 6(a))
Causing Serious Bodily or Mental Harm (Art. 6(b))
Deliberately Inflicting Conditions of Life (Art. 6(c))
Preventing Births (Art. 6(d))
Forcibly Transferring Children (Art. 6(e))
Individual Responsibility and Participation
Relationship to Crimes against Humanity
Bibliography
Art.7 Crimes against humanity/Crimes contre l’humanité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Contextual Elements (Art. 7(1))
Attack Directed against Any Civilian Population
State or Organizational Policy
Widespread or Systematic Attack
Nexus with the Attack
Knowledge of the Attack
No Requirement of Armed Conflict
No Requirement of Discriminatory Intent or Motive
Punishable Acts
Murder (Art. 7(1)(a))
Extermination (Arts 7(1)(b), 7(2)(b))
Enslavement (Arts 7(1)(c), 7(2)(c))
Deportation or Forcible Transfer of Population (Arts 7(1)(d), 7(2)(d))
Imprisonment (Art. 7(1)(e))
Torture (Arts 7(1)(f), 7(2)(e))
Rape and Other Sexual Violence (Arts 7(1)(g), 7(2)(f))
Rape
Sexual Slavery
Enforced Prostitution
Forced Pregnancy
Enforced Sterilization
Sexual Violence
Persecution (Arts 7(1)(h), 7(2)(g))
Enforced Disappearance of Persons (Arts 7(1)(i), 7(2)(i))
Apartheid (Arts 7(1)(j), 7(2)(h))
Other Inhumane Acts (Art. 7(1)(k))
Gender (Art. 7(3))
Bibliography
Art.8 War crimes/Crimes de guerre
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
The Threshold
International or Non-International Armed Conflict
Nexus with Armed Conflict
Knowledge of Armed Conflict
Protected Persons
Punishable Acts
Killing, Violence to Life and Person
Torture, Inhuman Treatment, and Offences against Human Dignity
Torture, Cruel or Inhuman Treatment (Arts 8(2)(a)(i) and (iii), 8(2)(c)(i))
Biological, Medical, and Scientific Experiments (Arts 8(2)(a)(ii), 8(2)(b)(x), 8(2)(e)(xi))
Mutilation (Arts 8(2)(b)(x), 8(2)(e)(xi))
Outrages upon Personal Dignity (Arts 8(2)(b)(xxi), 8(2)(c)(ii))
Causing Great Suffering (Art. 8(2)(a)(iii))
Rape, Sexual Assault, and Related Crimes
Arbitrary Detention
Unlawful Confinement (Art. 8(2)(a)(vii))
Taking Hostages (Arts 8(2)(a)(vii), 8(2)(c)(iii))
Indiscriminate or Disproportionate Attacks
Attacking Civilians (Arts 8(2)(b)(i), 8(2)(e)(i))
Attacking Civilian Objects (Art. 8(2)(b)(ii))
Attacking Personnel or Objects Involved in a Humanitarian Assistance or Peacekeeping Mission (Arts 8(2)(b)(iii), 8(2)(e)(iii))
Excessive Individual Death, Injury, or Damage (Art. 8(2)(b)(iv))
Attacking Undefended Places (Art. 8(2)(b)(v))
Attacking Protected Objects (Arts 8(2)(b)(ix), 8(2)(e)(iv))
Crimes against Protected Persons
Compelling Service in Hostile Forces (Arts 8(2)(a)(v), 8(2)(b)(xv))
Denying a Fair Trial (Arts 8(2)(a)(vi), 8(2)(c)(iv))
Deprivation of Rights and Actions (Art. 8(2)(b)(xiv))
Unlawful Deportation, Transfer, and Displacement (Arts 8(2)(a)(vii), 8(2)(b)(viii), 8(2)(e)(iv))
Transfer of Populations to an Occupied Territory (Art. 8(2)(b)(viii))
Crimes Related to Means and Methods of Warfare
Improper Use of Distinctive Signs (Art. 8(2)(b)(vii))
Attacking Objects or Persons Using the Geneva Convention Emblems (Art. 8(2)(b)(xxiv))
Killing or Wounding Treacherously (Arts 8(2)(b)(xi), 8(2)(e)(ix))
Denial of Quarter (Arts 8(2)(b)(xii), 8(2)(e)(x))
Prohibited Weapons (Arts 8(2)(b)(xvii–xx), 8(2)(e)(xiii–xv)
Human Shields (Art. 8(2)(b)(xxiii))
Starvation (Art. 8(2)(b)(xxv))
Child Soldiers (Arts 8(2)(b)(xxvi), 8(2)(e)(vii))
Property Crimes
Destruction and Appropriation of Property (Art. 8(2)(a)(iv))
Destroying or Seizing the Enemy’s Property (Arts 8(2)(b)(xiii), 8(2)(e)(xii))
Pillaging (Arts 8(2)(b)(xvi), 8(2)(e)(v))
Law and Order Clause (Art. 8(3))
Bibliography
Art.8bis Crime of aggression/Crime d’agression
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
‘Planning, Preparation, Initiation or Execution’
Leadership Clause
The Threshold Clause: ‘Character, Gravity and Scale’, ‘Manifest Violation of the Charter’
Act of Aggression (Art. 8bis(2))
‘Invasion or Attack by the Armed Forces of a State’ (Art. 8bis(2)(a))
Bombardment or the Use of Any Weapons (Art. 8bis(2)(b))
Blockade of Ports or Coasts (Art. 8bis(2)(c))
Attack on the Armed Forces (Art. 8bis(2)(d))
Violation of Conditions of Presence in a Territory (Art. 8bis(2)(e))
Allowing Territory to be Used for an Act of Aggression (Art. 8bis(2)(f))
Sending Armed Bands, Groups, Irregulars, or Mercenaries (Art. 8bis(2)(g))
Domestic Jurisdiction
Bibliography
Art.9 Elements of Crimes/Éléments des crimes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Drafting of the Elements of Crimes
Analysis and Interpretation
Content of the Elements
Relationship of the Elements to the Statute
Amendments to the Elements (Art. 9(2))
Bibliography
Art.10
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.11 Jurisdiction ratione temporis/Compétence ratione temporis
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.12 Preconditions to the exercise of jurisdiction/Conditions préalables à l’exercice de la compétence
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Acceptance of Jurisdiction by a State Party (Art. 12(1))
Territorial and Active Personality Jurisdiction (Art. 12(2))
Acceptance of Jurisdiction by a Non-party State (Art. 12(3))
The Declarations
Power to Formulate a Declaration
Personal and Temporal Jurisdiction
Bibliography
Art.13 Exercise of jurisdiction/Exercice de la compétence
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Meaning of a ‘Situation’
Referral by the Security Council (Art. 13(b))
Practical Aspects of Referral
Bibliography
Art.14 Referral of a situation by a State Party/Renvoi d’une situation par un état partie
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
‘Self-referral’
Withdrawal of a Referral
Bibliography
Art.15 Prosecutor/Le Procureur
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Preliminary Examination (Arts 15(1), (2))
Information (Arts 15(1), (2))
Review by a Pre-Trial Chamber (Arts 15(3), (4))
New Facts or Evidence (Art. 15(5))
Notification to Information Providers (Art. 15(6))
Bibliography
Art.15bis Exercise of jurisdiction over the crime of aggression (State referral, proprio motu)/Exercice de la compétence à l’égard du crime d’agression (Renvoi par un État, de sa propre initiative)
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Jurisdiction Ratione Materiae (Art. 15bis(1))
Exercise of Jurisdiction Ratione Temporis (Art. 15bis(2))
Decision by Majority of States Parties after 1 January 2017 (Art. 15bis(3))
Act of Aggression by a State Party (Art. 15bis(4))
Jurisdiction with respect to Non-party States (Art. 15bis(5))
Determination by the Prosecutor of a Reasonable Basis to Proceed (Art. 15bis(6))
Determination by Security Council (Art. 15bis(7))
No Determination by Security Council (Art. 15bis(8))
No Prejudice to Court’s Determination of Aggression (Art. 15bis(9))
No Prejudice to Other Crimes (Art. 15bis(10))
Bibliography
Art.15ter Exercise of jurisdiction over the crime of aggression (Security Council referral)/Exercice de la compétence à l’égard du crime d’agression (Renvoi par le Conseil de sécurité)
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Exercise of Jurisdiction in Accordance with Article 13(b) (Art. 15ter(1))
Jurisdiction Ratione Temporis (Art. 15ter(2))
Decision by Majority of States Parties after 1 January 2017 (Art. 15ter(3))
No Prejudice to Court’s Determination of Aggression (Art. 15ter(4))
No Prejudice to Other Crimes (Art. 15ter(5))
Bibliography
Art.16 Deferral of investigation or prosecution/Sursis à enquêter ou à poursuivre
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Implementation of Article 16
Peace and Justice
Amendment of Article 16
Bibliography
Art.17 Issues of admissibility/Questions relatives à la recevabilité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Determination of Inadmissibility (Art. 17(1))
Complementarity (Art. 17(1)(a) and (b))
Complementarity and Inaction
Complementarity and Investigation or Prosecution
Double Jeopardy (Art. 17(1)(c))
Insufficient Gravity (Art. 17(1)(d))
Unwillingness (Art. 17(2))
Shielding the Person (Art. 17(2)(a))
Unjustified Delay (Art. 17(2)(b))
Conduct of Domestic Proceedings (Art. 17(2)(c))
Inability (Art. 17(3))
Bibliography
Art.18 Preliminary rulings regarding admissibility/Décision préliminaire sur la recevabilité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Notification by the Prosecutor (Art. 18(1))
Deferral and Contestation by the Prosecutor (Art. 18(2))
Review by the Prosecutor (Art. 18(3))
Appeal from Pre-Trial Chamber (Art. 18(4))
Periodic Information from State (Art. 18(5))
Provisional Measures (Art. 18(6))
Further Challenge to Admissibility (Art. 18(7))
Bibliography
Art.19 Challenges to the jurisdiction of the Court or the admissibility of a case/Contestation de la compétence de la Cour ou de la recevabilité d’une affaire
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting History
Analysis and Interpretation
Establishment of Jurisdiction and Admissibility by the Court (Art. 19(1))
Standing to Challenge Jurisdiction (Art. 19(2))
Prosecutor Application for a Ruling on Jurisdiction or Admissibility (Art. 19(3))
Challenges to Admissibility or Jurisdiction (Art. 19(4))
Prompt Challenge by States (Art. 19(5))
Jurisdiction of Chambers on Challenges (Art. 19(6))
Suspension of Proceedings (Art. 19(7))
Provisional Measures (Art. 19(8))
Validity of Previous Acts (Art. 19(9))
Review of Inadmissibility (Art. 19(10))
Deferral of an Investigation by the Prosecutor (Art. 19(11))
Bibliography
Art.20 Ne bis in idem
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
A Second Trial before the International Criminal Court (Art. 20(1))
Trial before ‘Another Court’ after Trial before the International Criminal Court (Art. 20(2))
Trial before the International Criminal Court after Trial before ‘Another Court’ (Art. 20(3))
Bibliography
Art.21 Applicable law/Droit applicable
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting History
Analysis and Interpretation
The Statute, the Elements of Crimes, and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence (Art. 21(1)(a))
Applicable Treaties and Principles and Rules of International Law (Art. 21(1)(b))
Established Principles of the International Law of Armed Conflict (Art. 21(1)(b))
General Principles of Law Derived from National Legal Systems (Art. 21(1)(c))
Principles and Rules of Law from Previous Decisions (Art. 21(2))
Internationally Recognized Human Rights (Art. 21(3))
Bibliography
Part 3 General Principles of Criminal Law: Principes Généraux Du Droit Pénal
Art.22 Nullum crimen sine lege
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Principle of Legality (Art. 22(1))
Strict Construction (Art. 22(2))
Non Prejudice to International Law (Art. 22(3))
Bibliography
Art.23 Nulla poena sine lege
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.24 Non-retroactivity ratione personae/Non-rétroactivité ratione personae
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Conduct Prior to Entry into Force (Art. 24(1))
Continuing Crimes
More Favourable Provision (Art. 24(2))
Bibliography
Art.25 Individual criminal responsibility/Responsabilité pénale individuelle
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Jurisdiction over Natural Persons (Art. 25(1))
Individual Criminal Responsibility (Art. 25(2))
Modes of Participation (Art. 25(3))
Commission as an Individual, Jointly with Another, or through Another Person (Art. 25(3)(a))
Orders, Solicits, or Induces (Art. 25(3)(b))
Aids, Abets, or Otherwise Assists (Art. 25(3)(c))
Contribution to a Group Acting with a Common Purpose (Art. 25(3)(d))
Direct and Public Incitement to Commit Genocide (Art. 25(3)(e))
Attempt (Art. 25(3)(f))
Crime of Aggression and Leadership Requirement (Art. 25(3)bis)
Responsibility of States (Art. 25(4))
Bibliography
Art.26 Exclusion of jurisdiction over persons under 18/Incompétence à l’égard des personnes de moins de 18 ans
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.27 Irrelevance of official capacity/Défaut de pertinence de la qualité officielle
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Defence of Official Capacity (Art. 27(1))
Head of State Immunity (Art. 27(2))
Kenya’s Draft Amendment
Bibliography
Art.28 Responsibility of commanders and other superiors/Responsabilité des chefs militaires et autres supérieurs hiérarchiques
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Military or Civilian Superior
Effective Command or Authority and Control
Causality
Mental Element
Duties of the Superior
Bibliography
Art.29 Non-applicability of statute of limitations/Imprescriptibilité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.30 Mental element/Elément psychologique
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
A Default Rule: ‘Unless Otherwise Provided’ (Art. 30(1))
Material Elements (Art. 30(1))
Intent (Art. 30(2))
Knowledge (Art. 30(3))
Bibliography
Art.31 Grounds for excluding criminal responsibility/Motifs d’exonération de la responsabilité pénale
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Insanity (Art. 31(1)(a))
Voluntary Intoxication (Art. 31(1)(b))
Self-defence and Defence of Property (Art. 31(1)(c))
Duress and Necessity (Art. 31(1)(d))
Determination of Defences by the Court (Art. 31(2))
Uncodified Defences (Art. 31(3))
Consent
Alibi
Military Necessity
Reprisal
Bibliography
Art.32 Mistake of fact or mistake of law/Erreur de fait ou erreur de droit
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Mistake of Fact
Mistake of Law
Bibliography
Art.33 Superior orders and prescription of law/Ordre hiérarchique et ordre de la loi
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Elements of the Defence of Superior Orders (Art. 33(1))
Inapplicability to Genocide and Crimes against Humanity (Art. 33(2))
Bibliography
Part 4 Composition and Administration of the Court: Composition et Administration de la Cour
Art.34 Organs of the Court/Organes de la Cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.35 Service of judges/Exercice des fonctions des juges
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Full-time Members (Art. 35(1))
Judges Composing the Presidency (Art. 35(2))
Determination by Presidency of Full-Time Service (Art. 35(3))
Financial Arrangements for Part-Time Judges (Art. 35(4))
Bibliography
Art.36 Qualifications, nomination, and election of judges/Qualifications, candidature et élection des juges
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Number of Judges (Art. 37(1), (2))
Basic Qualifications of Judges (Art. 36(3)(a), (b), (c))
High Moral Character, Impartiality, and Integrity (Art. 36(3)(a))
Qualifications for Appointment to the Highest Judicial Offices (Art. 36(3)(a))
Established Competence in Law (Art. 36(3)(b))
Language Proficiency
Election Procedure (Art. 37(4), (5), (6), (7), (8))
Term of Office (Art. 37(9), (10))
Bibliography
Art.37 Judicial vacancies/Sièges vacants
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Vacancy (Art. 37(1))
Election (Art. 37(1))
Term of Service (Art. 37(2))
Bibliography
Art.38 The Presidency/La Présidence
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Election of President and Vice-Presidents (Art. 38(1))
Replacement of President (Art. 38(2))
Decision-making by the Presidency
The President
Responsibilities of the Presidency (Art. 38(3))
Judicial and Legal Functions
Administration
External Relations
Concurrence of Prosecutor (Art. 38(4))
Advisory Committee on Legal Texts
Bibliography
Art.39 Chambers/Les chambres
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Divisions
Chambers
Plenary of Judges
Code of Judicial Ethics
Bibliography
Art.40 Independence of the judges/Indépendance des juges
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Judicial Independence (Art. 40(1))
Incompatible Activities (Art. 40(2))
Full-time Judges (Art. 40(3))
Dispute Settlement (Art. 40(4))
Bibliography
Art.41 Excusing and disqualification of judges/Décharge et récusation des juges
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Excusing (Art. 41(1))
Disqualification (Art. 41(2))
Grounds for Excusing and Disqualification
Bibliography
Art.42 The Office of the Prosecutor/Le bureau du procureur
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Functions of the Office of the Prosecutor (Art. 42(1))
Authority of the Prosecutor and Deputy Prosecutors (Art. 42(2))
Qualifications (Art. 42(3))
Election of the Prosecutor and Deputy Prosecutors (Art. 42(4))
Excusal and Disqualification (Art. 42(6), (7), (8))
Advisers (Art. 42(9))
Bibliography
Art.43 The Registry/Le greffe
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Functions of the Registry (Art. 43(1))
The Registrar (Art. 43(2)–(5))
Regulations of the Registry
Responsibilities in relation to the Defence
Legal Assistance Paid by the Court
Responsibilities with respect to Victims and Witnesses (Art. 43(6))
Bibliography
Art.44 Staff/Le personnel
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Staff Qualifications (Art. 44(2))
Staff Regulations (Art. 44(3))
Gratis Personnel (Art. 44(4))
Bibliography
Art.45 Solemn undertaking/Engagement solennel
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.46 Removal from office/Perte de fonctions
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Grounds for Removal (Art. 46(1))
Procedure for Removal (Art. 46(2), (3))
Due Process Rights (Art. 46(4))
Bibliography
Art.47 Disciplinary measures/Sanctions disciplinaires
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Grounds for Disciplinary Measures
Procedure for Disciplinary Measures
Due Process Rights
Bibliography
Art.48 Privileges and immunities/Privilèges et immunités
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Privileges and Immunities of the Court (Art. 48(1))
Privileges and Immunities of Officers (Art. 48(2))
Staff (Art. 48(3))
Counsel, Experts, etc. (Art. 48(4))
Representatives of States
Waiver of Immunities (Art. 48(5))
Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court
Bibliography
Art.49 Salaries, allowances, and expenses/Traitements, indemnités et remboursement de frais
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Conditions of Service and Compensation of Judges
Conditions of Service and Compensation of the Prosecutor and Deputy Prosecutors
Conditions of Service and Compensation of the Registrar and Deputy Registrar
Bibliography
Art.50 Official and working languages/Langues officielles et langues de travail
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Official Languages (Art. 50(1))
Working Languages (Art. 50(2))
Use of Other Languages (Art. 50(3))
Bibliography
Art.51 Rules of Procedure and Evidence/Règlement de procédure et de preuve
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Adoption of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence (Art. 51(1))
Amendments to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence (Art. 51(2))
Provisional Rules (Art. 51(3))
Consistency of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence with the Statute (Art. 51(4))
Primacy of the Statute in Case of Conflict (Art. 51(5))
Bibliography
Art.52 Regulations of the Court/Règlement de la cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Adoption of the Regulations of the Court (Art. 52(1), (2))
Amendments
Bibliography
Part 5 Investigation and Prosecution: Enquête Et Poursuites
Art.53 Initiation of an investigation/Ouverture d’une enquête
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Initiation of an Investigation (Art. 53(1))
Reasonable Basis (Art. 53(1)(a))
Admissibility (Art. 53(1)(b))
Interests of Justice (Art. 53(1)(c))
Sufficient Basis for a Prosecution (Art. 53(2))
Notification of a Decision (Art. 53(1) in fine, 53(2) in fine)
Review of a Decision (Art. 53(3))
Reconsideration by the Prosecutor (Art. 53(4))
Bibliography
Art.54 Duties and powers of the Prosecutor with respect to investigations/Devoirs et pouvoirs du procureur en matière d’enquêtes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Duties of the Prosecutor (Art. 54(1))
Investigations on the Territory of a State (Art. 54(2))
Powers of the Prosecutor (Art. 54(3))
Non-Disclosure Agreements (Art. 54(3)(e))
Measures to Ensure Confidentiality, Protection, and Preservation of Evidence (Art. 54(3)(f))
Bibliography
Art.55 Rights of persons during an investigation/Droits des personnes dans le cadre d’une enquête
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Rights in respect of an Investigation (Art. 55(1))
Rights on Being Questioned (Art. 55(2))
Bibliography
Art.56 Role of the Pre-Trial Chamber in relation to a unique investigative opportunity/Rôle de la chambre préliminaire dans le cas où l’occasion d’obtenir des renseignements ne se présentera plus
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Application by the Prosecutor (Art. 56(1))
Measures taken by the Pre-Trial Chamber (Art. 56(2))
Proprio Motu Action by the Pre-Trial Chamber (Art. 56(3))
Bibliography
Art.57 Functions and powers of the Pre-Trial Chamber/Fonctions et pouvoirs de la chambre préliminaire
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Functions of Pre-Trial Chamber (Art. 57(1))
Plenary Chamber and a Single Judge (Art. 57(2))
Issuance of Orders and Warrants (Art. 57(3)(a), (b))
Protection and Privacy (Art. 57(3)(c))
Investigative Steps in the Absence of State Cooperation (Art. 57(3)(d))
Forfeiture (Art. 57(3)(e))
Medical Examination
Bibliography
Art.58 Issuance by the Pre-Trial Chamber of a warrant of arrest or a summons to appear/Délivrance par la chambre préliminaire d’un mandat d’arrêt ou d’une citation à comparaître
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Reasonable Grounds to Believe (Art. 58(1)(a), (7))
Necessity of Arrest (Art. 58(1)(b))
Appearance at Trial (Art. 58(1)(b)(i))
Obstruction or Endangerment of the Investigation or the Court Proceedings (Art. 58(1)(b)(ii))
Continuing with the Commission of the Crime (Art. 58(1)(b)(iii))
Contents of Application (Art. 58(2), (7))
The Warrant of Arrest (Art. 58(3), (4))
Provisional Arrest (Art. 58(5))
Summons to Appear (Art. 58(7))
Appeal of Decision
Bibliography
Art.59 Arrest proceedings in the custodial State/Procédure d’arrestation dans l’état de détention
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Provisional Arrest (Art. 59(1))
Obligations of National Judicial Authorities (Art. 59(2))
Interim Release (Art. 59(3) and (4))
Pre-Trial Chamber and Interim Release (Art. 59(5) and (6))
Delivery to the Court (Art. 59(7))
Bibliography
Art.60 Initial proceedings before the Court/Procédure initiale devant la cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Appearance before the Pre-Trial Chamber (Art. 60(1))
Interim Release (Art. 60(2))
Periodic Review Concerning Release or Detention (Art. 60(3))
Detention for Unreasonable Period (Art. 60(4))
Detention in General
Bibliography
Art.61 Confirmation of the charges before trial/Confirmation des charges avant le procès
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Hearing within a Reasonable Time (Art. 61(1))
Presence of the Suspect (Art. 61(1))
Absence of the Suspect (Art. 61(2))
Document Containing the Charges (Art. 61(3))
Disclosure of Evidence (Art. 61(3)
Continuing Investigation prior to the Hearing (Art. 61(4))
The Confirmation Hearing (Art. 61(5))
Role of the Defence (Art. 61(6))
Confirmation Decision (Art. 61(7))
Reconsideration of Unconfirmed Charges (Art. 61(8))
Amendment of Charges after Hearing (Art. 61(9))
Arrest Warrant and Unconfirmed Charges (Art. 61(10))
Constitution of Trial Chamber by Presidency (Art. 61(11))
Bibliography
Part 6 The Trial: Le Procès
Art.62 Place of trial/Lieu du procès
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Procedure for the Decision to Sit Elsewhere
Site Visits
Bibliography
Art.63 Trial in the presence of the accused/Procès en présence de l’accusé
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Presence at Trial (Art. 63(1))
Disruption of Trial (Art. 63(2))
Fitness to Stand Trial
Ex Parte Proceedings
Bibliography
Art.64 Functions and powers of the Trial Chamber/Fonctions et pouvoirs de la chambre de première instance
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting History
Analysis and Interpretation
Statute and Rules of Procedure and Evidence (Art. 64(1))
Duties of the Trial Chamber Generally (Art. 64(2))
Duties prior to Commencement of Trial (Art. 64(3))
Reference to Pre-Trial Chamber (Art. 64(4))
Joinder or Severance of Charges (Art. 64(5))
Powers of Trial Chamber Generally (Art. 64(6))
Public Trial (Art. 64(7))
Commencement of Trial and Subsequent Procedure (Art. 64(8)(a))
Admissibility of Evidence (Art. 64(9)(a))
Maintenance of Order (Art. 64(9)(b))
Record of Trial (Art. 64(10))
Amicus Curiae and Other Forms of Submission
Bibliography
Art.65 Proceedings on an admission of guilt/Procédure en cas d’aveu de culpabilité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Determination by the Trial Chamber upon an Admission of Guilt (Art. 65(1))
Procedure Following an Admission of Guilt (Art. 65(2), (3), (4))
Discussions between Prosecutor and Defence (Art. 65(5))
Bibliography
Art.66 Presumption of innocence/Présomption d’innocence
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Presumed Innocent (Art. 66(1))
Onus of Proof (Art. 66(2))
Reasonable Doubt (Art. 66(3))
Bibliography
Art.67 Rights of the accused/Droits de l’accusé
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Public Hearing (Art. 67(1))
‘… Having Regard to the Provisions of this Statute …’ (Art. 67(1))
‘… A Fair Hearing Conducted Impartially …’ (Art. 67(1))
‘In Full Equality’ (Art. 67(1))
Information about the Charge (Art. 67(1)(a))
Adequate Time for Preparation, Communication with Counsel (Art. 67(1)(b))
Trial without Undue Delay (Art. 67(1)(c))
Presence at Trial (Art. 67(1)(d))
Self-Representation and Legal Assistance (Art. 67(1)(d))
Right to Examine Witnesses, Present Defences and Evidence (Art. 67(1)(e))
Interpreter and Translation (Art. 67(1)(f))
Right to Silence (Art. 67(1)(g))
Unsworn Statement (Art. 67(1)(h))
Burden of Proof and Onus of Rebuttal (Art. 67(1)(i))
Disclosure (Art. 67(2))
Bibliography
Art.68 Protection of the victims and witnesses and their participation in the proceedings/Protection et participation au procès des victimes et des témoins
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Protective Measures (Art. 68(1))
In Camera Proceedings and Similar Measures (Art. 68(2))
Participation of Victims (Art. 68(3))
Victim Status
Application for Victim Status and Representation
Modalities of Participation
Victims and Witnesses Section (Art. 68(4))
Disclosure (Art. 68(5))
Application by a State for Protective Measures (Art. 68(6))
Bibliography
Art.69 Evidence/Preuve
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Solemn Undertaking by Witness (Art. 69(1))
Testimony of a Witness (Art. 69(2))
Submission of Evidence (Art. 69(3))
Relevance, Admissibility, and Prejudicial Effect (Art. 69(4))
Privileges on Confidentiality (Art. 69(5))
Judicial Notice (Art. 69(6))
Exclusionary Rule (Art. 69(7))
Application of National Law (Art. 69(8))
Bibliography
Art.70 Offences against the administration of justice/Atteintes à l’administration de la justice
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Punishable Acts (Art. 70(1))
False Testimony (Art. 70(1)(a))
Presenting False or Forged Evidence (Art. 70(1)(b))
Influencing a Witness (Art. 70(1)(c))
Offences against Court Officials (Art. 70(1)(d) and (e))
Offences by Court Officials (Art. 70(1)(f))
Applicable Principles and Procedures (Art. 70(2))
Investigation and Prosecution
Penalty (Art. 70(3))
State Cooperation (Art. 70(4))
Bibliography
Art.71 Sanctions for misconduct before the Court/Sanctions en cas d’inconduite à l’audience
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.72 Protection of national security information/Protection de renseignements touchant à la sécurité nationale
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting History
Analysis and Interpretation
Scope of Application (Art. 72(1), (2))
Requirements of Confidentiality (Art. 72(3))
Objection to Disclosure (Art. 72(4), (5), (6))
Determination by the Court that the Information is Relevant and Necessary (Art. 72(7))
Bibliography
Art.73 Third party information or documents/Renseignements ou documents émanant de tiers
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.74 Requirements for the decision/Conditions requises pour la décision
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Presence of Judges at Trial and During Deliberations (Art. 74(1))
Evidentiary Scope of the Judgment (Art. 74(2))
Unanimity and Dissenting Opinions (Art. 74(3))
Secrecy of Deliberations (Art. 74(4))
Delivery of the Decision (Art. 74(5))
Delivery of Decision in Open Court (Art. 74(5))
Bibliography
Art.75 Reparations to victims/Réparation en faveur des victimes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Establishment of Principles (Art. 75(1))
Individual Accountability
Standard of Causation
Repair the Harm
Liability Proportionate to the Harm
Consent of Recipient
The Scope and Extent of Any Damage, Loss, and Injury (Art. 75(1))
Court Order Awarding Reparations (Art. 75(2))
Procedure (Art. 75(3), (4), (5), (6))
Bibliography
Art.76 Sentencing/Prononcé de la peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Appropriate Sentence (Art. 76(1))
Sentencing Hearing (Art. 76(2))
Reparations (Art. 76(3))
Delivery of the Decision (Art. 76(4))
Bibliography
Part 7 Penalties: Les Peines
Art.77 Applicable penalties/Peines applicables
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Imprisonment (Art. 77(1)(a), (b))
Fines (Art. 77(2)(a))
Forfeiture
Bibliography
Art.78 Determination of the sentence/Fixation de la peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Sentencing Factors (Art. 78(1))
Gravity of the Crime
Individual Circumstances
Proportionality
Other Factors
Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Credit for Time Served (Art. 78(2))
Multiple Convictions (Art. 78(3))
Bibliography
Art.79 Trust Fund/Fonds au profit des victimes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Beneficiaries of the Trust Fund (Art. 79(1))
Source of Income (Art. 79(2))
Management and Activities of the Trust Fund (Art. 79(3))
Reparations Orders
Use of ‘Other Resources’ of the Fund
Bibliography
Art.80 Non-prejudice to national application of penalties and national laws/Le Statut, l’application des peines par les états et le droit national
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Part 8 Appeal and Revision: Appel et Révision
Art.81 Appeal against decision of acquittal or conviction or against sentence/Appel d’une décision sur la culpabilité ou la peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Grounds for Appeal (Art. 81(1))
Sentencing Appeal (Art. 81(2))
Detention During Appeal (Art. 81(3))
Suspensive Effect (Art. 81(4))
Bibliography
Art.82 Appeal against other decisions/Appel d’autres décisions
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Appeal with respect to Jurisdiction or Admissibility (Art. 82(1)(a))
Appeal with respect to Interim Release (Art. 82(1)(b))
Appeal with respect to Article 56(3) (Art. 82(1)(c))
Appeal with Leave (Art. 82(1)(d))
Appeal Concerning Specific Investigative Steps (Art. 82(2))
Suspensive Effect (Art. 82(3))
Appeal with respect to an Order for Reparations (Art. 82(4))
Bibliography
Art.83 Proceedings on appeal/Procédure d’appel
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Powers of the Appeals Chamber (Art. 83(1))
Procedure on Appeal
Outcome of Appeals Chamber Judgments (Art. 83(2))
Proceedings on Appeal of ‘Other Decisions’ Contemplated by Article 82
Appeal against Sentence (Art. 83(3))
Delivery and Contents of Appeals Judgment (Art. 83(4), (5))
Bibliography
Art.84 Revision of conviction or sentence/Révision d’une décision sur la culpabilité ou la peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Interest to Request Revision (Art. 84(1))
Grounds for Revision (Art. 84(1))
Procedure on Revision (Art. 84(2))
Reconsideration of Other Decisions
Bibliography
Art.85 Compensation to an arrested or convicted person/Indemnisation des personnes arrêtées ou condamnées
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Unlawful Arrest or Detention (Art. 85(1))
Reversal of a Conviction (Art. 85(2))
Grave and Manifest Miscarriage of Justice (Art. 85(3))
Bibliography
Part 9 International Cooperation and Judicial Assistance: Coopération Internationale Et Assistance Judiciaire
Art.86 General obligation to cooperate/Obligation générale de coopérer
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.87 Requests for cooperation: general provisions/Demandes de coopération: dispositions générales
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Procedure for Requests for Cooperation (Art. 87(1))
Language (Art. 87(2))
Confidentiality (Art. 87(3))
Measures to Protect Victims and Witnesses (Art. 87(4))
Non-Party States (Art. 87(5))
Intergovernmental Organizations (Art. 87(6))
Failure to Comply (Art. 87(7))
Bibliography
Art.88 Availability of procedures under national law/Procédures disponibles selon la législation nationale
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.89 Surrender of persons to the Court/Remise de certaines personnes à la Cour
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Transmittal of Request (Art. 89(1))
Admissibility (Art. 89(2))
Authorization of Transit (Art. 89(3))
Prosecution for Another Crime (Art. 89(4))
Bibliography
Art.90 Competing requests/Demandes concurrentes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Requesting State is a State Party (Art. 90(2), (3))
Requesting State is a Non-Party State (Art. 90(4))
Bibliography
Art.91 Contents of request for arrest and surrender/Contenu de la demande d’arrestation et de remise
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Form of the Request (Art. 91(1))
Content of the Request (Art. 91(2), (3))
Consultation with the Court (Art. 91(4))
Bibliography
Art.92 Provisional arrest/Arrestation provisoire
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Form and Content of Request (Art. 92(2))
Release from Custody and Consent to Surrender (Art. 92(3), (4))
Bibliography
Art.93 Other forms of cooperation/Autres formes de coopération
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Forms of Legal Assistance (Art. 93(1))
Assurances to a Witness or Expert (Art. 93(2))
Grounds to Refuse Legal Assistance (Art. 93(3), (4), (5), (6))
Temporary Transfer of a Person in Custody (Art. 93(7))
Confidentiality (Art. 93(8))
Competing Requests (Art. 93(9))
Disputes about the Legality of a Request for Cooperation
Assistance by the Court to a State Party (Art. 93(10))
Bibliography
Art.94 Postponement of execution of a request in respect of ongoing investigation or prosecution/Sursis à exécution d’une demande à raison d’une enquête ou de poursuites en cours
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.95 Postponement of execution of a request in respect of an admissibility challenge/Sursis à exécution d’une demande en raison d’une exception d’irrecevabilité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.96 Contents of request for other forms of assistance under article 93/Contenu d’une demande portant sur d’autres formes de coopération visées à l’article 93
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.97 Consultations
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.98 Cooperation with respect to waiver of immunity and consent to surrender/Coopération en relation avec la renonciation à l’immunité et le consentement à la remise
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
State or Diplomatic Immunity (Art. 98(1))
Obligations under International Agreements (Art. 98(2))
Bibliography
Art.99 Execution of requests under articles 93 and 96/Exécution des demandes présentées au titre des articles 93 et 96
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Requests for Assistance (Art. 99(1), (2), (3))
Direct Execution by the Prosecutor (Art. 99(4))
National Security (Art. 99(5))
Bibliography
Art.100 Costs/Dépenses
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.101 Rule of speciality/Règle de la spécialité
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Speciality (Art. 101(1))
Re-Extradition
Waiver (Art. 101(2))
Bibliography
Art.102 Use of terms/Emploi des termes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Part 10 Enforcement: Exécution
Art.103 Role of States in enforcement of sentences of imprisonment/Rôle des États dans l’exécution des peines d’emprisonnement
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Designation of the State of Enforcement (Art. 103(1)(a))
Conditions Imposed by the State of Enforcement (Art. 103(1)(b))
Notification (Art. 103(2))
Considerations in Designating the State of Enforcement (Art. 103(3))
Imprisonment in the Host State (Art. 103(4))
Procedure for Transfer of the Sentenced Person
Bibliography
Art.104 Change in designation of State of enforcement/Modification de la désignation de l’état chargé de l’exécution
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.105 Enforcement of the sentence/Exécution de la peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Binding Nature of Sentence (Art. 105(1))
Application for Appeal and Revision (Art. 105(2))
Bibliography
Art.106 Supervision of enforcement of sentences and conditions of imprisonment/Contrôle de l’exécution de la peine et conditions de détention
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Supervision of Sentence by the Court (Art. 106(1))
Conditions of Imprisonment (Art. 106(2))
Communications by a Sentenced Person (Art. 106(3))
Bibliography
Art.107 Transfer of the person upon completion of sentence/Transfèrement du condamné qui a accompli sa peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Transfer to Another State (Art. 107(1))
Costs of Transfer (Art. 107(2))
Extradition or Surrender (Art. 107(3))
Bibliography
Art.108 Limitation on the prosecution or punishment of other offences/Limites en matière de poursuites ou de condamnations pour d’autres infractions
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Views of the Sentenced Person (Art. 108(2))
End of Protection (Art. 108(3))
Bibliography
Art.109 Enforcement of fines and forfeiture measures/Exécution des peines d’amende et des mesures de confiscation
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Obligation to Give Effect to Orders (Art. 109(1))
Inability to Give Effect to Orders (Art. 109(2))
Forfeiture to the Court (Art. 109(3))
Bibliography
Art.110 Review by the Court concerning reduction of sentence/Examen par la Cour de la question d’une réduction de peine
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
No Release before Expiry of Sentence (Art. 110(1))
Review Hearing (Art. 110(2))
Factors for Reduction of Sentence (Art. 110(4))
Early and Continuing Cooperation (Art. 110(4)(a))
Voluntary Assistance (Art. 110(4)(b))
Other Factors (Art. 110(4)(c))
Conduct in Detention (Rule 223(a))
Resocialization (Rule 223(b))
Significant Social Instability (Rule 223(c))
Victims (Rule 223(d))
Individual Circumstances (Rule 223(e))
Amount of Reduction
Bibliography
Art.111 Escape/Évasion
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
State-to-State Surrender
Surrender under the Auspices of the Court
State of Return
Calculation of Sentence
Bibliography
Part 11 Assembly of States Parties: Assemblée Des États Parties
Art.112 Assembly of States Parties/Assemblée des États Parties
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Membership in the Assembly of States Parties (Art. 112(1))
Observer States (Art. 112(1))
Observers and Other Participants
The United Nations
Functions of the Assembly of States Parties (Art. 112(2))
Recommendations of the Preparatory Commission (Art. 112(2)(a))
Management Oversight (Art. 112(2)(b))
Reports and Activities of the Bureau (Art. 112(2)(c))
Budget (Art. 112(2)(d))
Number of Judges (Art. 112(2)(e))
Non-Cooperation (Art. 112(2)(f))
Any Other Function (Art. 112(2)(g))
Other Duties Established by the Rome Statute
Bureau (Art. 112(3))
Secretariat
Subsidiary Bodies (Art. 112(4))
Committee on Budget and Finance
Oversight Committee on Permanent Premises
Advisory Committee on Nominations
Working Group on Amendments
Independent Oversight Mechanism
Participation of Court Officers (Art. 112(5))
Periodic Sessions of the Assembly of States Parties (Art. 112(6))
Decisions (Art. 112(7))
Loss of Vote (Art. 112(8))
Rules of Procedure (Art. 112(9))
Languages (Art. 112(10))
Bibliography
Part 12 Financing: Financement
Art.113 Financial Regulations/Règlement financier et règles de gestion financière
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.114 Payment of expenses/Règlement des dépenses
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.115 Funds of the Court and of the Assembly of States Parties/Ressources financières de la cour et de l’assemblée des états parties
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Budget
Assessed Contributions (Art. 115(a))
Funds Provided by the United Nations (Art. 115(b))
Other Sources of Funds
Bibliography
Art.116 Voluntary contributions/Contributions volontaires
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.117 Assessment of contributions/Calcul des contributions
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Agreed Scale of Assessment
Scale Adopted by the United Nations for Its Regular Budget
Bibliography
Art.118 Annual audit/Vérification annuelle des comptes
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Part 13 Final Clauses: Clauses Finales
Art.119 Settlement of disputes/Règlement des différends
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Decision of the Court (Art. 119(1))
Referral to the Assembly of States Parties (Art. 119(2))
Advisory Opinions of the International Court of Justice
Bibliography
Art.120 Reservations/Réserves
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Disguised Reservations
Declarations, Including Interpretative Declarations
Territorial Reservations and Declarations
Bibliography
Art.121 Amendments/Amendements
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Procedure for Adoption of Amendments (Art. 121(1), (2))
Entry into Force (Art. 121(4), (5))
Withdrawal from the Statute (Art. 121(6))
Circulation of Amendment (Art. 121(7))
Bibliography
Art.122 Amendments to provisions of an institutional nature/Amendements aux dispositions de caractère institutionnel
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.123 Review of the Statute/Révision du statut
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.124 Transitional provision/Disposition transitoire
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Bibliography
Art.125 Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession/Signature, ratification, acceptation, approbation ou adhésion
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Signature (Art. 125(1))
Ratification, Acceptance, or Approval (Art. 125(2))
Accession (Art. 125(3))
Succession
Depositary
Universal Participation
Bibliography
Art.126 Entry into force/Entrée en vigueur
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Entry into Force of the Statute (Art. 126(1))
Entry into Force for a State Party (Art. 126(2))
Provisional Entry into Force
Termination
Bibliography
Art.127 Withdrawal/Retrait
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Notification of Withdrawal
Consequences of Withdrawal
Withdrawal Pursuant to Amendment of the Statute
Bibliography
Art.128 Authentic texts/Textes faisant foi
Preliminary Material
Introductory Comments
Drafting of the Provision
Analysis and Interpretation
Official Language Versions
Bibliography
Further Material
Index
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The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute (2nd Edition)
William A Schabas
Previous Edition (1 ed.)
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Oxford Scholarly Authorities on International Law [OSAIL]
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Oxford Commentaries on International Law
Published in print:
22 September 2016
ISBN:
9780198739777
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