Article 6 Inviolability of the premises of the Court

The premises of the Court shall be inviolable. The competent authorities shall ensure that the Court is not dispossessed and/or deprived of all or any part of its premises without its express consent.

The competent authorities shall not enter the premises of the Court to perform any official duty, except with the express consent, or at the request of the Registrar, or a member of staff of the Court designated by him or her. Judicial actions and the service or execution of legal process, including the seizure of private property, cannot be enforced on the premises of the Court except with the consent of and in accordance with conditions approved by the Registrar.

In case of fire or other emergency requiring prompt protective action, or in the event that the competent authorities have reasonable cause to believe that such an emergency has occurred or is about to occur on the premises of the Court, the consent of the Registrar, or a member of staff of the Court designated by him or her, to any necessary entry into the premises of the Court shall be presumed if neither of them can be contacted in time.

Subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this article, the competent authorities shall take the necessary action to protect the premises of the Court against fire or other emergency.

The Court shall prevent its premises from being used as a refuge by persons who are avoiding arrest or the proper administration of justice under any law of the host State.