Spans in 'Ireland - ICC Act 2006' tagged with 'Non-retroactivity'

'Non-retroactivity' in document 'Ireland - ICC Act 2006'

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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part 2
Domestic Jurisdiction in ICC Offences

Section 9.—

(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.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 11
Jurisdiction ratione temporis
2. If a State becomes a Party to this Statute after its entry into force, the Court may exercise its jurisdiction only with respect to crimes committed after the entry into force of this Statute for that State, unless that State has made a declaration under article 12, paragraph 3.

Article 24
Non-retroactivity ratione personae
1. No person shall be criminally responsible under this Statute for conduct prior to the entry into force of the Statute.
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.