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International Criminal Court Act 2001

International Criminal Court Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 17

Commentary on Sections

Part 4: Enforcement of Sentences and Orders

Section 43: Temporary return or transfer of custody to another state

76.This section enables the temporary transfer of an ICC prisoner to and from the ICC, for example, to testify at another trial (as provided for in Rule 193 of the finalized draft Rules of Procedure and Evidence). It also enables the transfer of custody to any other State to which the ICC, under its power in Article 104, may decide to transfer the prisoner. The Secretary of State or, if the prisoner is being detained in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers will make the necessary arrangements.

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