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Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention

Body
International Labour Organization
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1958
Document code
C111
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention

Body
International Labour Organization
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2014
Document code
PO29
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

The Arms Trade Treaty

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

ICED - International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

CRC - OPSC - Optional Protocol to the CRC on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2000
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

CRC - OPAC - Optional Protocol to the CRC on the involvement of children in armed conflict

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2000
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

ICMW - International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

ICCPR - OPII - Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

CAT - Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1984
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Body
Hague Conference on Private International Law
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1980
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1979
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

ICESCR - International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1965
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention

Body
International Labour Organization
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1999
Document code
C182
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Convention relating to the Status of Refugees

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1951
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the UN Convention against Transnational Crime

Body
United Nations General Assembly
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
2000
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea

Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1949
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War

Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1949
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War

Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1949
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Minimum Age Convention

Body
International Labour Organization
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1973
Document code
C138
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Equal Remuneration Convention

Body
International Labour Organization
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1951
Document code
C100
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention

Body
International Labour Organization
Legal status
Legally binding
Document type
International treaty
Year
1949
Document code
C098
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Document

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Any State may at the time of signature or the deposit of instrument of its of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, declare that it will apply provisionally Article 6 and Article 7 pending the entry into force of this Treaty for that State.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 5

Paragraph text
Each exporting State Party shall take measures to ensure that all authorizations for the export of conventional arms covered under Article 2 (1) or of items covered under Article 3 or Article 4 are detailed and issued prior to the export.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICED - International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance 2006, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. No one shall be subjected to enforced disappearance.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICED - International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance 2006, para. b

Paragraph text
Having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. In all actions concerning children with disabilities, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. The provisions of the present Convention shall extend to all parts of federal states without any limitations or exceptions.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. n

Paragraph text
(n) Recognizing the importance for persons with disabilities of their individual autonomy and independence, including the freedom to make their own choices,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. j

Paragraph text
(j) Recognizing the need to promote and protect the human rights of all persons with disabilities, including those who require more intensive support,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. h

Paragraph text
(h) Recognizing also that discrimination against any person on the basis of disability is a violation of the inherent dignity and worth of the human person,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - OPSC - Optional Protocol to the CRC on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography 2000, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Have agreed as follows:
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
2000
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2d

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (d) Consider and decide the budget for the Court;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. The sentence shall be pronounced in public and, wherever possible, in the presence of the accused.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. The Court shall not require proof of facts of common knowledge but may take judicial notice of them.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6a

Paragraph text
6. At the hearing, the person may: (a) Object to the charges;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The summons shall be served on the person.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. (a) The judicial functions of the Court shall be carried out in each division by Chambers.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Court may apply principles and rules of law as interpreted in its previous decisions.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The Elements of Crimes and amendments thereto shall be consistent with this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The Court may sit elsewhere, whenever it considers it desirable, as provided in this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The seat of the Court shall be established at The Hague in the Netherlands ("the host State").
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall receive and circulate to all States the text of reservations made by States at the time of ratification or accession.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. States Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for rules of international humanitarian law applicable to them in armed conflicts which are relevant to the child.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, para. undefined

Paragraph text
States Parties shall take all appropriate national, bilateral and multilateral measures to prevent the abduction of, the sale of or traffic in children for any purpose or in any form.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. No child shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family, or correspondence, nor to unlawful attacks on his or her honour and reputation.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, para. undefined

Paragraph text
For the purposes of the present Convention, a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Committee shall elect its officers for a term of two years.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
  • Women
Year
1979
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 5. (1)

Paragraph text
A Member whose economy and administrative facilities are insufficiently developed may, after consultation with the organisations of employers and workers concerned, where such exist, initially limit the scope of application of this Convention.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1973
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 4

Paragraph text
Considering that the time has come to establish a general instrument on the subject, which would gradually replace the existing ones applicable to limited economic sectors, with a view to achieving the total abolition of child labour, and
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1973
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. Accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall convene the initial meeting of the Committee at the Headquarters of the United Nations.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. Each State Party to the present Covenant may nominate not more than two persons. These persons shall be nationals of the nominating State.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Families
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 2b

Paragraph text
(b) Accused juvenile persons shall be separated from adults and brought as speedily as possible for adjudication.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Adolescents
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Anyone who has been the victim of unlawful arrest or detention shall have an enforceable right to compensation.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. Nothing in this article shall be invoked to delay or to prevent the abolition of capital punishment by any State Party to the present Covenant.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Every human being has the inherent right to life. This right shall be protected by law. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his life.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. a

Paragraph text
Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness 1961, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this article, a person may be deprived of the nationality of a Contracting State: (b) Where the nationality has been obtained by misrepresentation or fraud.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness 1961, para. undefined

Paragraph text
A foundling found in the territory of a Contracting State shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be considered to have been born within that territory of parents possessing the nationality of that State.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Families
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention 1958, para. 1. (2)

Paragraph text
Any distinction, exclusion or preference in respect of a particular job based on the inherent requirements thereof shall not be deemed to be discrimination.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1958
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 1951, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Where a rationing system exists, which applies to the population at large and regulates the general distribution of products in short supply, refugees shall be accorded the same treatment as nationals.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
1951
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 1951, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Except where this Convention contains more favourable provisions, a Contracting State shall accord to refugees the same treatment as is accorded to aliens generally.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
1951
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 1949, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Art. 38. With the exception of special measures authorized by the present Convention, in particularly by Article 27 and 41 thereof, the situation of protected persons shall continue to be regulated, in principle, by the provisions concerning aliens in time of peace. In any case, the following rights shall be granted to them: (1) they shall be enabled to receive the individual or collective relief that may be sent to them. (2) they shall, if their state of health so requires, receive medical attention and hospital treatment to the same extent as the nationals of the State concerned. (3) they shall be allowed to practise their religion and to receive spiritual assistance from ministers of their faith. (4) if they reside in an area particularly exposed to the dangers of war, they shall be authorized to move from that area to the same extent as the nationals of the State concerned. (5) children under fifteen years, pregnant women and mothers of children under seven years shall benefit by any preferential treatment to the same extent as the nationals of the State concerned.
Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Women
Year
1949
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War 1949, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Art 98. A prisoner of war undergoing confinement as a disciplinary punishment, shall continue to enjoy the benefits of. The provisions of this Convention except in so far as these are necessarily rendered inapplicable by the mere fact that he is confined. In no case may he be deprived of the benefits of the provisions of Articles 78 and 126. A prisoner of war awarded disciplinary punishment may not be deprived of the prerogatives attached to his rank. Prisoners of war awarded disciplinary punishment shall be allowed to exercise and to stay in the open air at least two hours daily. They shall be allowed, on their request, to be present at the daily medical inspections. They shall receive the attention which their state of health requires and, if necessary, shall be removed to the camp infirmary or to a hospital. They shall have permission to read and write, likewise to send and receive letters. Parcels and remittances of money however, may be withheld from them until the completion of the punishment; they shall meanwhile be entrusted to the prisoners' representative, who-will hand over to the infirmary the perishable goods contained in such parcels.
Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
1949
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2c

Paragraph text
[2. In realizing this right, States Parties shall ensure that:] (c) Reasonable accommodation of the individual's requirements is provided;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Education
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention 1999, para. 7. (2) (e)

Paragraph text
[Each Member shall, taking into account the importance of education in eliminating child labour, take effective and time-bound measures to:] (e) take account of the special situation of girls.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Girls
Year
1999
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention 1999, para. 5

Paragraph text
Each Member shall, after consultation with employers' and workers' organizations, establish or designate appropriate mechanisms to monitor the implementation of the provisions giving effect to this Convention.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1999
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention 1999, para. 4 (3)

Paragraph text
The list of the types of work determined under paragraph 1 of this Article shall be periodically examined and revised as necessary, in consultation with the organizations of employers and workers concerned.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1999
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Equal Remuneration Convention 1951, para. 3. (2)

Paragraph text
The methods to be followed in this appraisal may be decided upon by the authorities responsible for the determination of rates of remuneration, or, where such rates are determined by collective agreements, by the partíes thereto.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1951
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 1951, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall inform all Members of the United Nations and non-member States referred to in article 39: (a) Of declarations and notifications in accordance with section B of article 1; (b) Of signatures, ratifications and accessions in accordance with article 39; (c) Of declarations and notifications in accordance with article 40; (d) Of reservations and withdrawals in accordance with article 42; (e) Of the date on which this Convention will come into force in accordance with article 43; (f) Of denunciations and notifications in accordance with article 44; (g) Of requests for revision in accordance with article 45. In faith whereof the undersigned, duly authorized, have signed this Convention on behalf of their respective Governments. Done at Geneva, this twenty-eighth day of July, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one, in a single copy, of which the English and French texts are equally authentic and which shall remain deposited in the archives of the United Nations, and certified true copies of which shall be delivered to all Members of the United Nations and to the non-member States referred to in article 39.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
1951
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War 1949, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Art 1. The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances.
Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
1949
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Reports may indicate factors and difficulties affecting the degree of fulfilment of obligations under the present Convention.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5b

Paragraph text
5. The privileges and immunities of: (b) The Registrar may be waived by the Presidency;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Recalling that it is the duty of every State to exercise its criminal jurisdiction over those responsible for international crimes,
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Determined to put an end to impunity for the perpetrators of these crimes and thus to contribute to the prevention of such crimes,
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. In any proceedings pursuant to paragraph 1 of the present article, all interested parties shall be given an opportunity to participate in the proceedings and make their views known.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1989
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 3. (2)

Paragraph text
The types of employment or work to which paragraph 1 of this Article applies shall be determined by national laws or regulations or by the competent authority, after consultation with the organisations of employers and workers concerned, where such exist.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1973
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Nothing in the present Covenant shall be interpreted as impairing the inherent right of all peoples to enjoy and utilize fully and freely their natural wealth and resources.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Everyone convicted of a crime shall have the right to his conviction and sentence being reviewed by a higher tribunal according to law.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Sentence of death shall not be imposed for crimes committed by persons below eighteen years of age and shall not be carried out on pregnant women.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Women
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness 1961, para. 1d

Paragraph text
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall notify all Members of the United Nations and the non-member States referred to in article 16 of the following particulars: (d) Denunciations under article 19.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness 1961, para. 1b

Paragraph text
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall notify all Members of the United Nations and the non-member States referred to in article 16 of the following particulars: (b) Reservations under article 17;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness 1961, para. 1a

Paragraph text
1. (a) If the law of a Contracting State entails loss or renunciation of nationality, such renunciation shall not result in loss of nationality unless the person concerned possesses or acquires another nationality;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention 1999, para. 7. (2) (d)

Paragraph text
[Each Member shall, taking into account the importance of education in eliminating child labour, take effective and time-bound measures to:] (d) identify and reach out to children at special risk; and
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1999
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention 2014, para. Preamble 10

Paragraph text
Noting that the effective and sustained suppression of forced or compulsory labour contributes to ensuring fair competition among employers as well as protection for workers, and
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2014
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Each State Party shall take appropriate measures to regulate, where necessary and feasible, the transit or trans-shipment under its jurisdiction of conventional arms covered under Article 2 (1) through its territory in accordance with relevant international law.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. States Parties reaffirm that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The judges composing the Presidency shall serve on a full-time basis as soon as they are elected.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Court shall have jurisdiction over natural persons pursuant to this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 5. (4) (b)

Paragraph text
[Any Member which has limited the scope of application of this Convention in pursuance of this Article:] may at any time formally extend the scope of application by a declaration addressed to the Director-General of the International Labour Office.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1973
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 5. (2)

Paragraph text
Each Member which avails itself of the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article shall specify, in a declaration appended to its ratification, the branches of economic activity or types of undertakings to which it will apply the provisions of the Convention.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1973
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Families
Year
1966
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1965
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness 1961, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. A national of a Contracting State who seeks naturalization in a foreign country shall not lose his nationality unless he acquires or has been accorded assurance of acquiring the nationality of that foreign country.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1961
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention 1958, para. 1

Paragraph text
Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and having met in its Forty-second Session on 4 June 1958, and
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1958
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention 2014, para. 3

Paragraph text
Each Member shall take effective measures for the identification, release, protection, recovery and rehabilitation of all victims of forced or compulsory labour, as well as the provision of other forms of assistance and support.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Movement
  • Violence
Year
2014
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention 2014, para. 2 (f)

Paragraph text
[The measures to be taken for the prevention of forced or compulsory labour shall include:] (f) addressing the root causes and factors that heighten the risks of forced or compulsory labour.
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2014
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention 2014, para. 2 (b)

Paragraph text
[The measures to be taken for the prevention of forced or compulsory labour shall include:] (b) educating and informing employers, in order to prevent their becoming involved in forced or compulsory labour practices;
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2014
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention 2014, para. 7

Paragraph text
Noting that the transitional period provided for in the Convention has expired, and the provisions of Article 1, paragraphs 2 and 3, and Articles 3 to 24 are no longer applicable, and
Body
International Labour Organization
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2014
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 1

Paragraph text
The implementation of this Treaty shall not prejudice obligations undertaken by States Parties with regard to existing or future international agreements, to which they are parties, where those obligations are consistent with this Treaty.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 1

Paragraph text
States Parties shall consult and, by mutual consent, cooperate to pursue settlement of any dispute that may arise between them with regard to the interpretation or application of this Treaty including through negotiations, mediation, conciliation, judicial settlement or other peaceful means.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 3c

Paragraph text
The Secretariat shall be responsible to States Parties. Within a minimized structure, the Secretariat shall undertake the following responsibilities: (c) Facilitate the matching of offers of and requests for assistance for Treaty implementation and promote international cooperation as requested;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 1

Paragraph text
This Treaty hereby establishes a Secretariat to assist States Parties in the effective implementation of this Treaty. Pending the first meeting of the Conference of States Parties, a provisional Secretariat will be responsible for the administrative functions covered under this Treaty.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 5

Paragraph text
Extraordinary meetings of the Conference of States Parties shall be held at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Conference of States Parties, or at the written request of any State Party provided that this request is supported by at least two-thirds of the States Parties.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 1

Paragraph text
A Conference of States Parties shall be convened by the provisional Secretariat, established under Article 18, no later than one year following the entry into force of this Treaty and thereafter at such other times as may be decided by the Conference of States Parties.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 5

Paragraph text
States Parties shall, where jointly agreed and consistent with their national laws, afford one another the widest measure of assistance in investigations, prosecutions and judicial proceedings in relation to violations of national measures established pursuant to this Treaty.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 2

Paragraph text
States Parties are encouraged to facilitate international cooperation, including exchanging information on matters of mutual interest regarding the implementation and application of this Treaty pursuant to their respective security interests and national laws.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 3

Paragraph text
Importing, transit, trans-shipment and exporting States Parties shall cooperate and exchange information, pursuant to their national laws, where appropriate and feasible, in order to mitigate the risk of diversion of the transfer of conventional arms covered under Article 2 (1).
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Each State Party shall take measures, pursuant to its national laws, to regulate brokering taking place under its jurisdiction for conventional arms covered under Article 2 (1). Such measures may include requiring brokers to register or obtain written authorization before engaging in brokering.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 6

Paragraph text
Each exporting State Party shall make available appropriate information about the authorization in question, upon request, to the importing State Party and to the transit or trans-shipment States Parties, subject to its national laws, practices or policies.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 3

Paragraph text
If, after conducting this assessment and considering available mitigating measures, the exporting State Party determines that there is an overriding risk of any of the negative consequences in paragraph 1, the exporting State Party shall not authorize the export.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 2

Paragraph text
The exporting State Party shall also consider whether there are measures that could be undertaken to mitigate risks identified in (a) or (b) in paragraph 1, such as confidence-building measures or jointly developed and agreed programmes by the exporting and importing States.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 1

Paragraph text
This Treaty shall apply to all conventional arms within the following categories: (a) Battle tanks; (b) Armoured combat vehicles; (c) Large-calibre artillery systems; (d) Combat aircraft; (e) Attack helicopters; (f) Warships; (g) Missiles and missile launchers; and (h) Small arms and light weapons.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 5

Paragraph text
Respecting and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law in accordance with, inter alia, the Geneva Conventions of 1949, and respecting and ensuring respect for human rights in accordance with, inter alia, the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 3

Paragraph text
Refraining in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations in accordance with Article 2 (4) of the Charter of the United Nations;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2013
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

ICED - International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance 2006, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. The Committee shall establish its own rules of procedure.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit of the twentieth instrument of ratification or accession.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. References to "States Parties" in the present Convention shall apply to such organizations within the limits of their competence.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The present Convention shall be open for signature by all States and by regional integration organizations at United Nations Headquarters in New York as of 30 March 2007.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Each State Party shall cooperate with the Committee and assist its members in the fulfilment of their mandate.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. Thereafter, States Parties shall submit subsequent reports at least every four years and further whenever the Committee so requests.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The provisions of this article are without prejudice to the obligations of each State Party to fulfil its obligations under the present Convention.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. States Parties shall assume responsibility for the dissemination of these statistics and ensure their accessibility to persons with disabilities and others.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. States Parties shall protect the privacy of personal, health and rehabilitation information of persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Every person with disabilities has a right to respect for his or her physical and mental integrity on an equal basis with others.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 1a

Paragraph text
[1. States Parties shall ensure that persons with disabilities, on an equal basis with others:] (a) Enjoy the right to liberty and security of person;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2c

Paragraph text
[2. States Parties shall also take appropriate measures to:] (c) Provide training for stakeholders on accessibility issues facing persons with disabilities;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 2d

Paragraph text
[2. Measures to this end include:] (d) Promoting awareness-training programmes regarding persons with disabilities and the rights of persons with disabilities.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. In order to promote equality and eliminate discrimination, States Parties shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. d

Paragraph text
[The principles of the present Convention shall be:] (d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity;
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. s

Paragraph text
(s) Emphasizing the need to incorporate a gender perspective in all efforts to promote the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. q

Paragraph text
(q) Recognizing that women and girls with disabilities are often at greater risk, both within and outside the of violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Girls
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Women
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. o

Paragraph text
(o) Considering that persons with disabilities should have the opportunity to be actively involved in decision-making processes about policies and programmes, including those directly concerning them,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. l

Paragraph text
(l) Recognizing the importance of international cooperation for improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities in every country, particularly in developing countries,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - OPSC - Optional Protocol to the CRC on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography 2000, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The States Parties to the present Protocol,
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
2000
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

CRC - OPAC - Optional Protocol to the CRC on the involvement of children in armed conflict 2000, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The application of the present article shall not affect the legal status of any party to an armed conflict.
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
2000
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. This Statute shall be open to accession by all States. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The provisions of article 121, paragraphs 3 to 7, shall apply to the adoption and entry into force of any amendment to the Statute considered at a Review Conference.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7

Paragraph text
7. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall circulate to all States Parties any amendment adopted at a meeting of the Assembly of States Parties or at a Review Conference.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The adoption of an amendment at a meeting of the Assembly of States Parties or at a Review Conference on which consensus cannot be reached shall require a two-thirds majority of States Parties.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Any dispute concerning the judicial functions of the Court shall be settled by the decision of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The records, books and accounts of the Court, including its annual financial statements, shall be audited annually by an independent auditor.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
Expenses of the Court and the Assembly of States Parties, including its Bureau and subsidiary bodies, shall be paid from the funds of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 10

Paragraph text
10. The official and working languages of the Assembly shall be those of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. The President of the Court, the Prosecutor and the Registrar or their representatives may participate, as appropriate, in meetings of the Assembly and of the Bureau.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3c

Paragraph text
3. (c) The Bureau shall meet as often as necessary, but at least once a year. It shall assist the Assembly in the discharge of its responsibilities.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3b

Paragraph text
3. (b) The Bureau shall have a representative character, taking into account, in particular, equitable geographical distribution and the adequate representation of the principal legal systems of the world.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3a

Paragraph text
3. (a) The Assembly shall have a Bureau consisting of a President, two Vice-Presidents and 18 members elected by the Assembly for three-year terms.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2g

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (g) Perform any other function consistent with this Statute or the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2f

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (f) Consider pursuant to article 87, paragraphs 5 and 7, any question relating to non-cooperation;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2e

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (e) Decide whether to alter, in accordance with article 36, the number of judges;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2c

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (c) Consider the reports and activities of the Bureau established under paragraph 3 and take appropriate action in regard thereto;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (b) Provide management oversight to the Presidency, the Prosecutor and the Registrar regarding the administration of the Court;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. The Assembly shall: (a) Consider and adopt, as appropriate, recommendations of the Preparatory Commission;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Court alone shall have the right to decide any reduction of sentence, and shall rule on the matter after having heard the person.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The State of enforcement shall not release the person before expiry of the sentence pronounced by the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Court shall decide the matter after having heard the views of the sentenced person.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. If no State bears the costs arising out of transferring the person to another State pursuant to paragraph 1, such costs shall be borne by the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. Communications between a sentenced person and the Court shall be unimpeded and confidential.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Court alone shall have the right to decide any application for appeal and revision. The State of enforcement shall not impede the making of any such application by a sentenced person.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. A sentenced person may, at any time, apply to the Court to be transferred from the State of enforcement.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Court may, at any time, decide to transfer a sentenced person to a prison of another State.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3d

Paragraph text
3. In exercising its discretion to make a designation under paragraph 1, the Court shall take into account the following: (d) The nationality of the sentenced person;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3c

Paragraph text
3. In exercising its discretion to make a designation under paragraph 1, the Court shall take into account the following: (c) The views of the sentenced person;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1c

Paragraph text
1. (c) A State designated in a particular case shall promptly inform the Court whether it accepts the Court's designation.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. b

Paragraph text
For the purposes of this Statute: (b) "extradition" means the delivering up of a person by one State to another as provided by treaty, convention or national legislation.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. a

Paragraph text
For the purposes of this Statute: (a) "surrender" means the delivering up of a person by a State to the Court, pursuant to this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The provisions of paragraph 1 shall, as appropriate, apply to requests from States Parties to the Court. In that case, the Court shall bear the ordinary costs of execution.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. Replies from the requested State shall be transmitted in their original language and form.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. In the case of an urgent request, the documents or evidence produced in response shall, at the request of the Court, be sent urgently.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. The provisions of this article shall, where applicable, also apply in respect of a request for assistance made to the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2f

Paragraph text
2. The request shall, as applicable, contain or be supported by the following: (f) Any other information relevant in order for the assistance sought to be provided.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2d

Paragraph text
2. The request shall, as applicable, contain or be supported by the following: (d) The reasons for and details of any procedure or requirement to be followed;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2c

Paragraph text
2. The request shall, as applicable, contain or be supported by the following: (c) A concise statement of the essential facts underlying the request;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 10c

Paragraph text
10. (c) The Court may, under the conditions set out in this paragraph, grant a request for assistance under this paragraph from a State which is not a Party to this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 8a

Paragraph text
8. (a) The Court shall ensure the confidentiality of documents and information, except as required for the investigation and proceedings described in the request.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7b

Paragraph text
7. (b) The person being transferred shall remain in custody. When the purposes of the transfer have been fulfilled, the Court shall return the person without delay to the requested State.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. If a request for assistance is denied, the requested State Party shall promptly inform the Court or the Prosecutor of the reasons for such denial.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2d

Paragraph text
2. The request for provisional arrest shall be made by any medium capable of delivering a written record and shall contain: (d) A statement that a request for surrender of the person sought will follow.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. In urgent cases, the Court may request the provisional arrest of the person sought, pending presentation of the request for surrender and the documents supporting the request as specified in article 91.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3b

Paragraph text
3. In the case of a request for the arrest and surrender of a person already convicted, the request shall contain or be supported by: (b) A copy of the judgement of conviction;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3a

Paragraph text
3. In the case of a request for the arrest and surrender of a person already convicted, the request shall contain or be supported by: (a) A copy of any warrant of arrest for that person;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Where a case under paragraph 4 has not been determined to be admissible by the Court, the requested State may, at its discretion, proceed to deal with the request for extradition from the requesting State.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3d

Paragraph text
3. (d) No authorization is required if the person is transported by air and no landing is scheduled on the territory of the transit State;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3c

Paragraph text
3. (c) A person being transported shall be detained in custody during the period of transit;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
States Parties shall ensure that there are procedures available under their national law for all of the forms of cooperation which are specified under this Part.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
States Parties shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Statute, cooperate fully with the Court in its investigation and prosecution of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Anyone who has been the victim of unlawful arrest or detention shall have an enforceable right to compensation.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. The Appeals Chamber may deliver its judgement in the absence of the person acquitted or convicted.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. If in an appeal against sentence the Appeals Chamber finds that the sentence is disproportionate to the crime, it may vary the sentence in accordance with Part 7.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. For the purposes of proceedings under article 81 and this article, the Appeals Chamber shall have all the powers of the Trial Chamber.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. An appeal shall not of itself have suspensive effect unless the Appeals Chamber so orders, upon request, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1a

Paragraph text
1. Either party may appeal any of the following decisions in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence: (a) A decision with respect to jurisdiction or admissibility;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3a

Paragraph text
3. (a) Unless the Trial Chamber orders otherwise, a convicted person shall remain in custody pending an appeal;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The Trust Fund shall be managed according to criteria to be determined by the Assembly of States Parties.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Court may order money and other property collected through fines or forfeiture to be transferred, by order of the Court, to the Trust Fund.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. A Trust Fund shall be established by decision of the Assembly of States Parties for the benefit of victims of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court, and of the families of such victims.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Families
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. In addition to imprisonment, the Court may order: (b) A forfeiture of proceeds, property and assets derived directly or indirectly from that crime, without prejudice to the rights of bona fide third parties.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. In addition to imprisonment, the Court may order: (a) A fine under the criteria provided for in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. Where paragraph 2 applies, any representations under article 75 shall be heard during the further hearing referred to in paragraph 2 and, if necessary, during any additional hearing.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. Nothing in this article shall be interpreted as prejudicing the rights of victims under national or international law.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. A State Party shall give effect to a decision under this article as if the provisions of article 109 were applicable to this article.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. Before making an order under this article, the Court may invite and shall take account of representations from or on behalf of the convicted person, victims, other interested persons or interested States.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The judges shall attempt to achieve unanimity in their decision, failing which the decision shall be taken by a majority of the judges.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. Nothing in this article shall prejudice the requirements of confidentiality applicable under article 54, paragraph 3 (e) and (f), or the application of article 73.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The procedures governing the imposition of the measures set forth in paragraph 1 shall be those provided for in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. In the event of conviction, the Court may impose a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or a fine in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, or both.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 8

Paragraph text
8. When deciding on the relevance or admissibility of evidence collected by a State, the Court shall not rule on the application of the State's national law.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7b

Paragraph text
(b) The admission of the evidence would be antithetical to and would seriously damage the integrity of the proceedings.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7

Paragraph text
7. Evidence obtained by means of a violation of this Statute or internationally recognized human rights shall not be admissible if:
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. The Court shall respect and observe privileges on confidentiality as provided for in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Before testifying, each witness shall, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, give an undertaking as to the truthfulness of the evidence to be given by that witness.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. In order to convict the accused, the Court must be convinced of the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Everyone shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty before the Court in accordance with the applicable law.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Any discussions between the Prosecutor and the defence regarding modification of the charges, the admission of guilt or the penalty to be imposed shall not be binding on the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 10

Paragraph text
10. The Trial Chamber shall ensure that a complete record of the trial, which accurately reflects the proceedings, is made and that it is maintained and preserved by the Registrar.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 9b

Paragraph text
9. The Trial Chamber shall have, inter alia , the power on application of a party or on its own motion to: (b) Take all necessary steps to maintain order in the course of a hearing.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 9a

Paragraph text
9. The Trial Chamber shall have, inter alia , the power on application of a party or on its own motion to: (a) Rule on the admissibility or relevance of evidence; and
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6f

Paragraph text
6. In performing its functions prior to trial or during the course of a trial, the Trial Chamber may, as necessary: (f) Rule on any other relevant matters.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6e

Paragraph text
6. In performing its functions prior to trial or during the course of a trial, the Trial Chamber may, as necessary: (e) Provide for the protection of the accused, witnesses and victims; and
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6c

Paragraph text
6. In performing its functions prior to trial or during the course of a trial, the Trial Chamber may, as necessary: (c) Provide for the protection of confidential information;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. Upon notice to the parties, the Trial Chamber may, as appropriate, direct that there be joinder or severance in respect of charges against more than one accused.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3b

Paragraph text
3. Upon assignment of a case for trial in accordance with this Statute, the Trial Chamber assigned to deal with the case shall: (b) Determine the language or languages to be used at trial; and
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The functions and powers of the Trial Chamber set out in this article shall be exercised in accordance with this Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 10

Paragraph text
10. Any warrant previously issued shall cease to have effect with respect to any charges which have not been confirmed by the Pre-Trial Chamber or which have been withdrawn by the Prosecutor.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6b

Paragraph text
6. At the hearing, the person may: (b) Challenge the evidence presented by the Prosecutor; and
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. If necessary, the Pre-Trial Chamber may issue a warrant of arrest to secure the presence of a person who has been released.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7

Paragraph text
7. Once ordered to be surrendered by the custodial State, the person shall be delivered to the Court as soon as possible.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. If the person is granted interim release, the Pre-Trial Chamber may request periodic reports on the status of the interim release.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The person arrested shall have the right to apply to the competent authority in the custodial State for interim release pending surrender.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7d

Paragraph text
(d) A concise statement of the facts which are alleged to constitute the crime.
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United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7c

Paragraph text
(c) A specific reference to the crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court which the person is alleged to have committed; and
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
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  • All
Year
1998
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Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7b

Paragraph text
(b) The specified date on which the person is to appear;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 7a

Paragraph text
(a) The name of the person and any other relevant identifying information;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. On the basis of the warrant of arrest, the Court may request the provisional arrest or the arrest and surrender of the person under Part 9.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. The warrant of arrest shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3c

Paragraph text
3. The warrant of arrest shall contain: (c) A concise statement of the facts which are alleged to constitute those crimes.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3a

Paragraph text
3. The warrant of arrest shall contain: (a) The name of the person and any other relevant identifying information;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2e

Paragraph text
2. The application of the Prosecutor shall contain: (e) The reason why the Prosecutor believes that the arrest of the person is necessary.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2c

Paragraph text
2. The application of the Prosecutor shall contain: (c) A concise statement of the facts which are alleged to constitute those crimes;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. The application of the Prosecutor shall contain: (a) The name of the person and any other relevant identifying information;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. (a) Orders or rulings of the Pre-Trial Chamber issued under articles 15, 18, 19, 54, paragraph 2, 61, paragraph 7, and 72 must be concurred in by a majority of its judges.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Unless otherwise provided in this Statute, the Pre-Trial Chamber shall exercise its functions in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2f

Paragraph text
2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 (b) may include: (f) Taking such other action as may be necessary to collect or preserve evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2c

Paragraph text
2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 (b) may include: (c) Appointing an expert to assist;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 (b) may include: (b) Directing that a record be made of the proceedings;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 (b) may include: (a) Making recommendations or orders regarding procedures to be followed;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1a

Paragraph text
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person: (a) Shall not be compelled to incriminate himself or herself or to confess guilt;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3b

Paragraph text
3. The Prosecutor may: (b) Request the presence of and question persons being investigated, victims and witnesses;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3a

Paragraph text
3. The Prosecutor may: (a) Collect and examine evidence;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. The Prosecutor may conduct investigations on the territory of a State: (b) As authorized by the Pre-Trial Chamber under article 57, paragraph 3 (d).
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. The Prosecutor may conduct investigations on the territory of a State: (a) In accordance with the provisions of Part 9; or
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1c

Paragraph text
1. The Prosecutor shall: (c) Fully respect the rights of persons arising under this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. The Prosecutor may, at any time, reconsider a decision whether to initiate an investigation or prosecution based on new facts or information.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Prosecutor and the Registrar shall be consulted in the elaboration of the Regulations and any amendments thereto.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The judges shall, in accordance with this Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, adopt, by an absolute majority, the Regulations of the Court necessary for its routine functioning.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

Paragraph text
5. In the event of conflict between the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the Statute shall prevail.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Rules of Procedure and Evidence shall enter into force upon adoption by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Assembly of States Parties.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The working languages of the Court shall be English and French. The Rules of Procedure and Evidence shall determine the cases in which other official languages may be used as working languages.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5d

Paragraph text
5. The privileges and immunities of: (d) The Deputy Registrar and staff of the Registry may be waived by the Registrar.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5c

Paragraph text
5. The privileges and immunities of: (c) The Deputy Prosecutors and staff of the Office of the Prosecutor may be waived by the Prosecutor;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5a

Paragraph text
5. The privileges and immunities of: (a) A judge or the Prosecutor may be waived by an absolute majority of the judges;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Court shall enjoy in the territory of each State Party such privileges and immunities as are necessary for the fulfilment of its purposes.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. A decision as to the removal from office of the Registrar or Deputy Registrar shall be made by an absolute majority of the judges.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Prosecutor and the Registrar shall appoint such qualified staff as may be required to their respective offices. In the case of the Prosecutor, this shall include the appointment of investigators.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. The Registrar and the Deputy Registrar shall be persons of high moral character, be highly competent and have an excellent knowledge of and be fluent in at least one of the working languages of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Registry shall be headed by the Registrar, who shall be the principal administrative officer of the Court. The Registrar shall exercise his or her functions under the authority of the President of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Registry shall be responsible for the non-judicial aspects of the administration and servicing of the Court, without prejudice to the functions and powers of the Prosecutor in accordance with article 42.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 9

Paragraph text
9. The Prosecutor shall appoint advisers with legal expertise on specific issues, including, but not limited to, sexual and gender violence and violence against children.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Gender
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 8b

Paragraph text
(b) The Prosecutor or the Deputy Prosecutor, as appropriate, shall be entitled to present his or her comments on the matter;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 8a

Paragraph text
(a) The person being investigated or prosecuted may at any time request the disqualification of the Prosecutor or a Deputy Prosecutor on the grounds set out in this article;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 8

Paragraph text
8. Any question as to the disqualification of the Prosecutor or a Deputy Prosecutor shall be decided by the Appeals Chamber.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 6

Paragraph text
6. The Presidency may excuse the Prosecutor or a Deputy Prosecutor, at his or her request, from acting in a particular case.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. (b) The Prosecutor or the person being investigated or prosecuted may request the disqualification of a judge under this paragraph.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Presidency may, at the request of a judge, excuse that judge from the exercise of a function under this Statute, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. Judges required to serve on a full-time basis at the seat of the Court shall not engage in any other occupation of a professional nature.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. Judges shall not engage in any activity which is likely to interfere with their judicial functions or to affect confidence in their independence.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3b

Paragraph text
3. (b) Judges assigned to the Appeals Division shall serve in that division for their entire term of office.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2c

Paragraph text
2. (c) Nothing in this paragraph shall preclude the simultaneous constitution of more than one Trial Chamber or Pre-Trial Chamber when the efficient management of the Court's workload so requires.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. In discharging its responsibility under paragraph 3 (a), the Presidency shall coordinate with and seek the concurrence of the Prosecutor on all matters of mutual concern.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3b

Paragraph text
3. The President, together with the First and Second Vice-Presidents, shall constitute the Presidency, which shall be responsible for: (b) The other functions conferred upon it in accordance with this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. A judge elected to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the predecessor's term and, if that period is three years or less, shall be eligible for re-election for a full term under article 36.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. In the event of a vacancy, an election shall be held in accordance with article 36 to fill the vacancy.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 9c

Paragraph text
9. (c) A judge who is selected to serve for a term of three years under subparagraph (b) shall be eligible for re-election for a full term.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3c

Paragraph text
3. (c) Every candidate for election to the Court shall have an excellent knowledge of and be fluent in at least one of the working languages of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2, there shall be 18 judges of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. The financial arrangements for judges not required to serve on a full-time basis shall be made in accordance with article 49.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. All judges shall be elected as full-time members of the Court and shall be available to serve on that basis from the commencement of their terms of office.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The Court shall be composed of the following organs: (a) The Presidency; (b) An Appeals Division, a Trial Division and a Pre-Trial Division; (c) The Office of the Prosecutor; (d) The Registry.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. For the purposes of this article, orders to commit genocide or crimes against humanity are manifestly unlawful.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. A mistake of fact shall be a ground for excluding criminal responsibility only if it negates the mental element required by the crime.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. The Court shall determine the applicability of the grounds for excluding criminal responsibility provided for in this Statute to the case before it.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

Paragraph text
3. For the purposes of this article, "knowledge" means awareness that a circumstance exists or a consequence will occur in the ordinary course of events. "Know" and "knowingly" shall be construed accordingly.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2b

Paragraph text
2. For the purposes of this article, a person has intent where: (b) In relation to a consequence, that person means to cause that consequence or is aware that it will occur in the ordinary course of events.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2a

Paragraph text
2. For the purposes of this article, a person has intent where: (a) In relation to conduct, that person means to engage in the conduct;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. Unless otherwise provided, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court only if the material elements are committed with intent and knowledge.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court shall not be subject to any statute of limitations.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

Paragraph text
The Court shall have no jurisdiction over any person who was under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged commission of a crime.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 4

Paragraph text
4. No provision in this Statute relating to individual criminal responsibility shall affect the responsibility of States under international law.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. A person who commits a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court shall be individually responsible and liable for punishment in accordance with this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

Paragraph text
2. In the event of a change in the law applicable to a given case prior to a final judgement, the law more favourable to the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted shall apply.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. No person shall be criminally responsible under this Statute for conduct prior to the entry into force of the Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3

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3. This article shall not affect the characterization of any conduct as criminal under international law independently of this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. A person shall not be criminally responsible under this Statute unless the conduct in question constitutes, at the time it takes place, a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1a

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1. The Court shall apply: (a) In the first place, this Statute, Elements of Crimes and its Rules of Procedure and Evidence;
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

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2. No person shall be tried by another court for a crime referred to in article 5 for which that person has already been convicted or acquitted by the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. Except as provided in this Statute, no person shall be tried before the Court with respect to conduct which formed the basis of crimes for which the person has been convicted or acquitted by the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

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5. A State referred to in paragraph 2 (b) and (c) shall make a challenge at the earliest opportunity.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1d

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1. Having regard to paragraph 10 of the Preamble and article 1, the Court shall determine that a case is inadmissible where: (d) The case is not of sufficient gravity to justify further action by the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 5

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5. The refusal of the Pre-Trial Chamber to authorize the investigation shall not preclude the presentation of a subsequent request by the Prosecutor based on new facts or evidence regarding the same situation.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. The Prosecutor may initiate investigations proprio motu on the basis of information on crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

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2. As far as possible, a referral shall specify the relevant circumstances and be accompanied by such supporting documentation as is available to the State referring the situation.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. A State which becomes a Party to this Statute thereby accepts the jurisdiction of the Court with respect to the crimes referred to in article 5.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Court has jurisdiction only with respect to crimes committed after the entry into force of this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. undefined

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Nothing in this Part shall be interpreted as limiting or prejudicing in any way existing or developing rules of international law for purposes other than this Statute.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. Elements of Crimes shall assist the Court in the interpretation and application of articles 6, 7 and 8. They shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Assembly of States Parties.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. The Court shall have jurisdiction in respect of war crimes in particular when committed as part of a plan or policy or as part of a large-scale commission of such crimes.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

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1. For the purpose of this Statute, "crime against humanity" means any of the following acts when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack: (a) Murder; (b) Extermination; (c) Enslavement; (d) Deportation or forcible transfer of population; (e) Imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty in violation of fundamental rules of international law; (f) Torture; (g) Rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, or any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity; (h) Persecution against any identifiable group or collectivity on political, racial, national, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender as defined in paragraph 3, or other grounds that are universally recognized as impermissible under international law, in connection with any act referred to in this paragraph or any crime within the jurisdiction of the Court; (i) Enforced disappearance of persons; (j) The crime of apartheid; (k) Other inhumane acts of a similar character intentionally causing great suffering, or serious injury to body or to mental or physical health.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

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2. The Court may exercise its functions and powers, as provided in this Statute, on the territory of any State Party and, by special agreement, on the territory of any other State.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 1

Paragraph text
1. The Court shall have international legal personality. It shall also have such legal capacity as may be necessary for the exercise of its functions and the fulfilment of its purposes.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 2

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2. The Court shall enter into a headquarters agreement with the host State, to be approved by the Assembly of States Parties and thereafter concluded by the President of the Court on its behalf.
Body
United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
Document type
International treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
1998
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

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