Headquarters Agreement between the International Criminal Court and the host State:Article 40 Independent bodies of counsel or legal associations, journalists and non-governmental organizations

Headquarters Agreement between the International Criminal Court and the host State

Article 40 Independent bodies of counsel or legal associations, journalists and non-governmental organizations

Geldend

Deze functie is alleen te gebruiken als je bent ingelogd.Deze functie is alleen te gebruiken als je bent ingelogd.Deze functie is alleen te gebruiken als je bent ingelogd.Deze functie is alleen te gebruiken als je bent ingelogd.Deze functie is alleen te gebruiken als je bent ingelogd.

1.

The parties recognize the role of:

a)

independent representative bodies of counsel or legal associations, including any such body the establishment of which may be facilitated by the Assembly of States Parties in accordance with rule 20, sub-rule 3, of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence;

b)

press, radio, film, television or other information media reporting on the Court; and

c)

non-governmental organizations that support the fulfilment of the mandate of the Court.

2.

The host State shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the entry into, stay and employment in the host State of representatives of bodies or organizations referred to in paragraph 1 of this article, deployed in, or visiting the host State in connection with activities relating to the Court. The host State shall also take all necessary measures to facilitate the entry into and stay of members of the family forming part of the household of such representatives who are deployed in the host State.

3.

For the purpose of facilitating the procedure of entry into, stay and employment in the host State of the representatives of bodies or organizations referred to in paragraph 1 of this article, the host State and the Court shall consult, as appropriate, with each other, and with any independent representative bodies of counsel or legal associations, media, or non-governmental organizations. Each of the groups referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall promptly inform the host State and the Court of the office designated to serve as the official contact point of that group for such consultations, and of any subsequent changes in this regard.

4.

Following the consultations referred to in paragraph 3 of this article, the Court shall, on the basis of verifiable information available to it, indicate whether the representative concerned may be regarded as representing a body or organization referred to in paragraph 1 of this article.

5.

The host State may attach such conditions or restrictions to the visas as are necessary to prevent violations of its public order or to protect the safety of the person concerned.

6.

Visas and residence permits shall be granted to persons referred to in this article in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the host State, taking into account the obligations of the host State referred to in paragraph 2 of this article.

7.

Visas and residence permits granted in accordance with this article shall be issued as promptly as possible.

Deze functie is alleen te gebruiken als je bent ingelogd.