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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1] [2] [3]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

§2.4. Presence of the defendant.

1. Presence of defendant generally.

Except as otherwise provided by this section, a defendant shall be present at his arraignment, when a plea of guilty is made, at every stage of the trial including the impaneling of the jury and the return of the verdict, and at the imposition of sentence. The defendant shall have the right to be present at the taking of any depositions taken at the instance of the prosecution.

PART II
Procedure in Criminal Actions

Chapter 16. ARRAIGNMENT, PLEAS, AND PRETRIAL MOTIONS

§16.4. Pleas.

A defendant may plead guilty or not guilty, except that in a capital case only a plea of not guilty may be accepted. The court may refuse to accept a plea of guilty in any other case and shall not accept such plea without first (a) making such inquiry as may satisfy it that the defendant in fact committed the crime charged and (b) addressing the defendant personally and determining that the plea is made voluntarily with understanding of the nature of the charge. If a defendant refuses to plead or if the court refuses to accept a plea of guilty or if a defendant corporation fails to appear, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.

PART II
Procedure in Criminal Actions

Chapter 16. ARRAIGNMENT, PLEAS, AND PRETRIAL MOTIONS

§16.5. Arraignment, judgment, and sentence after plea of guilty.

If a defendant after indictment desires to enter a plea of guilty, he shall be arraigned immediately in open court even though the court is not then in session. If this plea is accepted, sentence shall be imposed without delay, or immediately on the receipt of a presentence report if such a report is required by law or requested by the judge. No trial is necessary following a plea of guilty. A sentence imposed in chambers after a plea of guilty shall have the same force and effect as though in open court. The clerk shall record the judgment and enter sentence in the manner provided for judgments and sentences pronounced in open court.