'Jurisdiction ratione temporis' in document 'Austria: Cooperation with the ICC'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part 1
General Provisions

3. Competence of the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court, pursuant to the provisions of the Statute relative to the exercise of its jurisdiction, is competent for the prosecution and punishment of persons accused of crimes within the meaning of articles 5(1) (a) to (c), 6 to 8, and 25 of the Statute (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes) committed after the entry into force of the Statute (articles 10 to 13 of the Statute).

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 11
Jurisdiction ratione temporis
1. The Court has jurisdiction only with respect to crimes committed after the entry into force of this Statute.
2. If a State becomes a Party to this Statute after its entry into force, the Court may exercise its jurisdiction only with respect to crimes committed after the entry into force of this Statute for that State, unless that State has made a declaration under article 12, paragraph 3.