International Criminal Court Act 2006

Investigations in State by Prosecutor.

59.— (1) Subject to section 4 , the Prosecutor—

(a) may conduct investigations in the State—

(i) in accordance with Part 9 (International Cooperation and Judicial Assistance) of the Statute, or

(ii) in the circumstances mentioned in Article 57.3(d), if authorised by the Pre-Trial Chamber to do so,

and

(b) may directly execute in the State a request by the International Criminal Court for assistance, subject to compliance with paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article 99.

(2) Article 55 (rights of persons during an investigation) shall have effect in relation to such investigations.