'National prosecution for offences against the administration of justice' in document 'Venezuela - Constitution (English)'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

TITLE V
Organization of National Public Authority

Chapter III
Judicial Power and Justice System

Section One: General Provisions

Article 255:
Judges are personally liable, on such terms as may be determined by law, for unjustified omissions, delay or errors, for substantial failure to observe the rules of procedure, for denial of justice, for partiality and for the criminal offenses of bribery and prevarication in office.

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.