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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part II – International Crimes and Offences Against The Administration of Justice

Consent to Prosecutions

18. Jurisdiction
For the purpose of jurisdiction where an alleged offence against sections 7 to 16 was committed outside the territory of Uganda, proceedings may be brought against a person, if –

(a) the person is a citizen or permanent resident of Uganda;

(b) the person is employed by Uganda in a civilian or military capacity;

(c) the person has committed the offence against a citizen or permanent resident of Uganda; or

(d) the person is, after the commission of the offence, present in Uganda.