Austria

Federal Law no 135: Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

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.

Keywords

Offences against administration of justice
National prosecution for offences against the administration of justice



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