Rule 164 Periods of limitation

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.

If the Court exercises jurisdiction in accordance with rule 162, it shall apply the periods of limitation set forth in this rule.

2.

Offences defined in article 70 shall be subject to a period of limitation of five years from the date on which the offence was committed, provided that during this period no investigation or prosecution has been initiated. The period of limitation shall be interrupted if an investigation or prosecution has been initiated during this period, either before the Court or by a State Party with jurisdiction over the case pursuant to article 70, paragraph 4(a).

3.

Enforcement of sanctions imposed with respect to offences defined in article 70 shall be subject to a period of limitation of 10 years from the date on which the sanction has become final. The period of limitation shall be interrupted with the detention of the convicted person or while the person concerned is outside the territory of the States Parties.