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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

II. Specific Provisions

H. Acceptance of prosecution of offences against the administration of justice

Article 46

(1) At the request of the International Criminal Court, the offences listed in article 70(1) of the Rome Statute may be prosecuted in Liechtenstein where they have been committed on Liechtenstein territory or by Liechtenstein nationals.

(2) In judging such offences, the International Criminal Court shall be regarded as if it were a Liechtenstein court and its officials as if they were Liechtenstein officials.

(3) Article 60 of the law on judicial assistance 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.