International Criminal Court Act 2006
|
Proceedings for ICC offence. |
9.— (1) In this Act “ ICC offence ” means genocide, a crime against humanity, a war crime or an ancillary offence. | |
(2) No further proceedings (other than a remand in custody or on bail) shall be taken in relation to a person charged with an ICC offence except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions. | ||
(3) Proceedings for an ICC offence committed outside the State may be taken in any place in the State, and the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed in that place. | ||
(4) Without prejudice to section 7 (4), proceedings may not be taken in respect of conduct constituting an ICC offence if the conduct occurred before the passing of this Act. |