International Criminal Court (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 13)

SCHEDULE 1 S Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes: articles 6 to 9

Article 9 S Elements of crimes

1 S Elements of Crimes shall assist the Court in the interpretation and application of articles 6, 7 and 8. They shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Assembly of States Parties.

2 S Amendments to the Elements of Crimes may be proposed by—

(a) Any State Party;

(b) The judges acting by an absolute majority;

(c) The Prosecutor.

Such amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Assembly of States Parties.

3 S The Elements of Crimes and amendments thereto shall be consistent with this Statute.