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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

BOOK I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE vii
JUSTIFIABLE FORCE AND HARM

104. Arrest without warrant by peace officer.

2) Any such person arrested as aforesaid shall be taken, as soon as reasonably may be, before a magistrate to be dealt with according to law; unless he be released on bail, approved by the Commissioner of Police or other authorised member of the police force, under the provi¬sions of the Police Act, or on bail otherwise lawfully authorised .

BOOK I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE viii
LAW AS TO PUNISHMENTS

Alternative Discretionary Powers as to Punishments

124. Power to release offender on probation.

(5) The offender, when apprehended, shall, if not brought forthwith before the court before which he is bound by his recognisance to appear for conviction or sentence, be brought before a court of summary jurisdiction .

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 55
Rights of persons during an investigation
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(d) Shall not be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention, and shall not be deprived of his or her liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established in this Statute