(1)Section 23 (provisions as to state or diplomatic immunity) applies in relation to proceedings under—
(a)the United Nations (International Tribunal) (Former Yugoslavia) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/716), or
(b)the United Nations (International Tribunal) (Rwanda) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/1296),
as it applies in relation to proceedings under Part 2 of this Act, with the following adaptations.
(2)The adaptations are—
(a)in subsection (1) omit the words “by reason of a connection with a state party to the ICC Statute”;
(b)omit subsections (2), (3) and (5);
(c)in subsection (4)—
(i)for the reference to the ICC substitute a reference to the relevant International Tribunal, and
(ii)omit the words “or (2)”.
(3)The provisions of sections 42 to 48 (enforcement of sentences of imprisonment) apply, with any necessary modifications, in relation to a sentence of imprisonment imposed by either of the International Tribunals to which the Orders mentioned in subsection (1) above apply as they apply in relation to a sentence of the ICC.
(4)The power conferred by section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 (c. 45) (power to give effect by Order in Council to measures not involving the use of armed force) includes power to make in relation to any other tribunal of a similar character that may be established by resolution of the Security Council of the United Nations provision corresponding to that made in relation to the ICC by the provisions of this Act mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) above.
(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make in relation to the Special Court for Sierra Leone provision—
(a)having effect in England and Wales, and
(b)corresponding to that made in relation to the ICC by sections 42 to 48 (enforcement of sentences of imprisonment), with any necessary modifications.
(2)An Order in Council made under this section must be laid before Parliament after it is made.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 77A inserted (E.W.) (18.6.2007) by International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007 (c. 7), s. 1
This Act binds the Crown and applies to persons in the public service of the Crown, and property held for the purposes of the public service of the Crown, as it applies to other persons and property.
(1)The following provisions of this Act do not extend to Scotland—
(a)Part 3 (other forms of assistance), except section 32 (transfer of prisoner to give evidence or assist in investigation) and section 39 (production or disclosure prejudicial to national security);
(b)section 49 (power to make provision for enforcement of orders other than sentences of imprisonment);
(c)Part 5 (offences under domestic law), except—
section 50(3) (regulations setting out Elements of Crimes),
section 50(4) (Orders in Council specifying relevant reservations or declarations),
section 70 (offences under section 1 of the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 (c. 52)), and
sections 71 to 73 (extradition);
(d)the repeal by Schedule 10 of the provisions of the Genocide Act 1969 (c. 12) creating the offence of genocide.
(2)This Act extends to Northern Ireland.
(3)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision for extending the provisions of this Act, with such exceptions, adaptations or modifications as may be specified in the Order, to any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or any colony.
(4)Section 77 of this Act (application of provisions to other International Tribunals) has the same extent as section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 (c. 45).
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Textual Amendments
F2S. 79(5) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 79(3) modified (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 181(9), 182(1)(f) (with s. 180)
Commencement Information
I1S. 79 wholly in force at 1.9.2001; s. 79 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 82; s. 79(3) in force for specified purposes at 13.6.2001 and otherwise 1.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2161, arts. 2, 3 (as amended (25.6.2001) by S.I. 2001/2304, art. 2); s. 79(1)(2)(4)(5) in force at 1.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make such modifications or adaptations of this Act as appear to him appropriate for co-ordinating the provisions of this Act and any corresponding provisions of an Act of the Scottish Parliament.
(2)The regulations may, in particular, make provision—
(a)for the transmission to and from Scottish Ministers of communications from and to the ICC, and
(b)for warrants, orders and other things done under the Scottish provisions to have effect in England and Wales or Northern Ireland as if done under the corresponding provisions of this Act.
(3)Regulations under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Commencement Information
I2S. 80 wholly in force at 1.9.2001; s. 80 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 82; s. 80(3) in force for specified purposes at 13.6.2001 and otherwise 1.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2161, arts. 2, 3 (as amended (25.6.2001) by S.I. 2001/2304, art. 2); s. 80(1)(2) in force at 1.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2