'Arrest for ICC proceedings - obligation' in document 'Netherlands: ICC Implementation Act 2002'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER 2. SURRENDER OF PERSONS TO THE ICC

§ 3. Arrest

Section 18

1. The public prosecutor who has received a request for surrender from Our Minister shall be competent to issue a warrant of arrest, which may be executed throughout the country.

CHAPTER 2. SURRENDER OF PERSONS TO THE ICC

§ 6. Expedited procedure

Section 39

2. The public prosecutor may, if necessary, issue a warrant for the arrest of the person claimed for the purpose of his surrender under the provisions of § 6 of this chapter. Section 34 shall also apply mutatis mutandis.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 59
Arrest proceedings in the custodial State
1. A State Party which has received a request for provisional arrest or for arrest and surrender shall immediately take steps to arrest the person in question in accordance with its laws and the provisions of Part 9.