Part 2
Domestic Jurisdiction in ICC Offences

Section 11.—

(1) It shall be an offence for a person to do intentionally any of the acts mentioned in paragraph 1 of Article 70 (offences against the administration of justice) in relation to proceedings—

(a) before the International Criminal Court, or
(b) before a court for an ICC offence,

and for the purposes of the proceedings mentioned in paragraph (b) references to the International Criminal Court in paragraph 1 and the first sentence of paragraph 2 of that Article shall be construed as references to a court.

(2) (a) A person convicted of an offence under subsection (1) (b) is liable—

(i) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding \3,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both, or
(ii) on conviction on indictment, to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.

(b) Subject to paragraph (a) (i), the amount of any fine to be imposed shall be determined having regard to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.

(3) No further proceedings (other than a remand in custody or on bail) shall be taken in relation to a person charged with an offence under this section except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Article 70
Offences against the administration of justice
4. (b) Upon request by the Court, whenever it deems it proper, the State Party shall submit the case to its competent authorities for the purpose of prosecution. Those authorities shall treat such cases with diligence and devote sufficient resources to enable them to be conducted effectively.