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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part 2
Specific provisions
Section 8

44. Accepting to prosecute offences against the administration of justice
1. At the request of the International Criminal Court, the offences listed in article 70 (1) of the Statute may be prosecuted in Austria where they have been committed on Austrian territory or by Austrian nationals.
2. In judging such offences, the International Criminal Court shall be regarded as if it were an Austrian court and its officials as if they were Austrian officials.
3. Paragraph 60 of the law on extradition and judicial assistance (ARHG) shall be applied with the understanding that references therein to the requesting State relate to the International Criminal Court.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 70
Offences against the administration of justice
4. (b) Upon request by the Court, whenever it deems it proper, the State Party shall submit the case to its competent authorities for the purpose of prosecution. Those authorities shall treat such cases with diligence and devote sufficient resources to enable them to be conducted effectively.