Switzerland

Federal Law on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

CHAPTER IV: OTHER FORMS OF COOPERATION
SECTION IV: APPEALS

Art. 49 Administrative court appeal

The final order of the Central Authority shall be subject to administrative court appeal to the Federal Supreme Court.

Art. 50 Right to appeal

Shall be entitled to appeal whoever:
a. is not accused in the proceedings before the Court;
b. is personally and directly affected by a measure;
c. has an interest worthy of protection in the modification or suspension of the decision; and
d. cannot assert his or her rights before the Court or cannot reasonably be expected to do so.

Art. 51 Grounds and deadline for appeal

1 Appeals may be lodged to allege violations of federal law, including excess or abuse of discretion.

2 If the appellant asserts grounds which, according to the provisions of the Statute, may only be adjudicated by the Court, then the Central Authority shall forward the appeal to the Court, unless the Court has already decided.

3 Appeals against a final order must be lodged within ten days of notification of the order.

4 The person entitled who intervenes in a pending proceeding may no longer challenge decisions that have become executory.

Art. 52 Postponement of proceedings

1 Appeals have suspensive effect.

2 In urgent cases as indicated in article 99 paragraph 2 of the Statute, the Central Authority may apply to the Federal Supreme Court for annulment of the suspension.

3 If the Federal Supreme Court annuls the suspension, it may join this decision with the condition specified in article 93 paragraph 8 subparagraph b of the Statute.

Keywords

National procedures for execution of requests for other forms of cooperation



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