'Applicability' in document 'Uganda - ICC Act 2010'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part I – Preliminary

4. Statute to have force of law.
The provisions of the Statute specified in subsection (2) have the force of law in Uganda in relation to the following matters the –

(a) making of requests by the ICC to Uganda for assistance and the method of dealing with those requests;

(b) conduct of an investigation by the Prosecutor or the ICC;

(c) bringing and determination of proceedings before the ICC;

(d) enforcement in Uganda of sentences of imprisonment or other measures imposed by the ICC, and any related matters;

(e) making requests by Uganda to the ICC for assistance and the method of dealing with those requests.

5. Application of section 4.
Section 4 applies in relation to the following provisions of the Statute –

(a) Part 2 (which relates to jurisdiction, admissibility, and applicable law);

(b) Part 3 (which relates to general principles of criminal law);

(c) Articles 51 and 52 of the Statute (which relate respectively to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, and Regulations of the Court);

(d) Part 5 (which relates to the investigation and prosecution of crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC);

(e) Part 6 (which relates to the conduct of trials);

(f) Part 7 (which relates to penalties);

(g) Part 8 (which relates to appeals and revision of acquittals, convictions, or sentences);

(h) Part 9 (which relates to international co-operation and judicial assistance); and

(i) Part 10 (which relates to the enforcement of sentences and other measures imposed by the ICC).