'Notification of circumstances that could materially affect terms or extent of imprisonment' in document 'Belgium Cooperation Act 2004'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

TITLE II COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
CHAPTER VI ENFORCEMENT OF SENTENCES PRONOUNCED BY THE COURT

Article 34
2. In accordance with article 103, paragraph 2(a) of the Statute, the central authority shall also, if relevant, notify the Court of any circumstances which could materially affect the terms or extent of the imprisonment. The Court shall be given at least 45 days' notice of any such known or foreseeable circumstances. In accordance with article 103, paragraph 2(b) of the Statute, where the Court cannot agree to the said change in circumstances, it shall notify the central authority thereof and designate another State to enforce the sentence.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 103
Role of States in enforcement of sentences of imprisonment
2. (a) The State of enforcement shall notify the Court of any circumstances, including the exercise of any conditions agreed under paragraph 1, which could materially affect the terms or extent of the imprisonment. The Court shall be given at least 45 days' notice of any such known or foreseeable circumstances. During this period, the State of enforcement shall take no action that might prejudice its obligations under article 110.