Rules of Procedure and Evidence International Criminal Court:Rule 20 Responsibilities of the Registrar relating to the rights of the defence

Rules of Procedure and Evidence International Criminal Court

Rule 20 Responsibilities of the Registrar relating to the rights of the defence

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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.

In accordance with article 43, paragraph 1, the Registrar shall organize the staff of the Registry in a manner that promotes the rights of the defence, consistent with the principle of fair trial as defined in the Statute. For that purpose, the Registrar shall, inter alia:

(a): Facilitate the protection of confidentiality, as defined in article 67, paragraph 1(b);
(b): Provide support, assistance, and information to all defence counsel appearing before the Court and, as appropriate, support for professional investigators necessary for the efficient and effective conduct of the defence;
(c): Assist arrested persons, persons to whom article 55, paragraph 2, applies and the accused in obtaining legal advice and the assistance of legal counsel;
(d): Advise the Prosecutor and the Chambers, as necessary, on relevant defence-related issues;
(e): Provide the defence with such facilities as may be necessary for the direct performance of the duty of the defence;
(f): Facilitate the dissemination of information and case law of the Court to defence counsel and, as appropriate, cooperate with national defence and bar associations or any independent representative body of counsel and legal associations referred to in sub-rule 3 to promote the specialization and training of lawyers in the law of the Statute and the Rules.

2.

The Registrar shall carry out the functions stipulated in sub-rule 1, including the financial administration of the Registry, in such a manner as to ensure the professional independence of defence counsel.

3.

For purposes such as the management of legal assistance in accordance with rule 21 and the development of a Code of Professional Conduct in accordance with rule 8, the Registrar shall consult, as appropriate, with any independent representative body of counsel or legal associations, including any such body the establishment of which may be facilitated by the Assembly of States Parties.