Rules of Procedure and Evidence International Criminal Court:Rule 162 Exercise of jurisdiction

Rules of Procedure and Evidence International Criminal Court

Rule 162 Exercise of jurisdiction

Geldend

Documentgegevens:

Geldend vanaf 09-09-2002

Bronpublicatie:: 09-09-2002, Internet 2002, www.icc-cpi.int (uitgifte: 09-09-2002, regelingnummer: ICC-ASP/1/3)
Inwerkingtreding: 09-09-2002
Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:: 09-09-2002, Internet 2002, www.icc-cpi.int (uitgifte: 09-09-2002, regelingnummer: ICC-ASP/1/3)
Vakgebied(en): Internationaal strafrecht / Internationale tribunalen

1.

Before deciding whether to exercise jurisdiction, the Court may consult with States Parties that may have jurisdiction over the offence.

2.

In making a decision whether or not to exercise jurisdiction, the Court may consider, in particular:

(a): The availability and effectiveness of prosecution in a State Party;
(b): The seriousness of an offence;
(c): The possible joinder of charges under article 70 with charges under articles 5 to 8;
(d): The need to expedite proceedings;
(e): Links with an ongoing investigation or a trial before the Court; and
(f): Evidentiary considerations.

3.

The Court shall give favourable consideration to a request from the host State for a waiver of the power of the Court to exercise jurisdiction in cases where the host State considers such a waiver to be of particular importance.

4.

If the Court decides not to exercise its jurisdiction, it may request a State Party to exercise jurisdiction pursuant to article 70, paragraph 4.