'Rule of speciality - waiver' 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 IV ARREST, TRANSFER, TRANSIT AND SURRENDER OF PERSONS TO THE COURT
SECTION III TRANSFER OF PERSONS ARRESTED

Article 19
Pursuant to article 101, paragraph 2 of the Statute, the central authority shall grant, at the request of the Court, a waiver to the rule of specialty referred to in article 101, paragraph 1 of the Statute.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 101
Rule of speciality
2. The Court may request a waiver of the requirements of paragraph 1 from the State which surrendered the person to the Court and, if necessary, the Court shall provide additional information in accordance with article 91. States Parties shall have the authority to provide a waiver to the Court and should endeavour to do so.