Explanatory Notes

International Criminal Court Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 17

11 May 2001

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 1: Supplementary Provisions Relating to the Icc

Paragraph 1: Legal capacity, privileges and immunities

124.This paragraph enables subordinate legislation to be made to confer privileges and immunities on the ICC, the judges and other persons connected with the Court, in accordance with the obligations under Article 48 of the Statute and any other relevant international agreements entered into by the UK. An agreement on the privileges and immunities of the ICC will be adopted at the first meeting of the Assembly of States Parties.