Leo Kuper Foundation Index to the

ROME STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
28 August 1998

Numbers refer to Article numbers in the Rome Statute

A
abduction  7
–,  see also crime against humanity, definition of
–,  disappearance, enforced
accused, the
–,  see also rights of the accused
–,  see also being investigated
–,  Court's jurisdiction over
–,  see admissibility of a case, issues of  17
–,  admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–,  jurisdiction of the Court, preconditions of exercise of  12
–,  national security information, protection of  72
–,  trial, the – presence of the accused at  63
–,  Trial Chamber, functions and powers of  64
–,  persons under the control of  7
acquittal
–,  see appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–,  compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
administration of the Court
–,  see assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  38
–,  President/Presidency, responsibilities  112
admissibility of a case
–,  see also evidence, admissibility of
–,  see appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–,  challenges to admissibility  19
–,  issues of admissibility  17
–,  preliminary rulings  18
–,  Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crime/seeking additional information  15
–,  State Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  execution of requests  99
–,  postponement of requests in respect of admissibility challenge  95
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
Advisory Committee
–,  see Judges, nomination of  36
age, regard to
–,  see also children
–,  see Ground for discrimination, applicable law  21
–,  Prosecutor, initiation of an investigation  53
–,  victim and witness protection  68
–,  see prosecutor, duties and powers  54
aggression, crime of  5
–,  see also Jurisdiction of the Court, crime of aggression definition of  5
amendments to Statute  121
–,  see also review of Statute
–,  provisions of an institutional nature  122
apartheid, crime of  7
–,  see also crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  definition of  7
appeal
–,  see Admissibility of a case, preliminary ruling  18
–, admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, against decisions of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–, sentence, enforcement of  105
–,  against other decisions of the Court  82
–,  completion of
–, see judges, term of office  36
–,  proceeding on  83
Appeals Chamber
–,  see also chambers of the Court
–,  composition of  39
–,  role of
–,  see admissibility of a case  18
–,  admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–,  appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–,  appeal, proceeding on  83
–,  judges, term of office  36
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, disqualification of  42
–,  revision of conviction or sentence  84
Appeals Division
–,  composition of  39
–,  role of
–,  see Appeals Chamber, composition of  39
–,  judges, chambers – temporary attachment to Appeals Division  39
–,  organ of the Court  34
applicable law  21
–,  see also Authentic texts of the Statute
armed conflict  Preamble
–,  see also War crimes, definition of
–,  see Applicable law  21
–,  definition of  8
–,  non international  8
–, definition of  8
arrest
–, see also Rights of a person arrested
–, warrant of arrest
–, see disappearance, enforced  7
–, see Rights of person during an investigation  55
–, proceedings in custodial State  59
–, arbitrary
–, provisional  59
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court – requests for Provisional
arrest pending surrender  92
–,  request for
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court – contents of request for arrests and surrender  91
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  unlawful  85
art, ground for discrimination
–,  see Armed conflict  8
–, non international armed conflict  8
Assembly of State Parties  114
–,  see Amendments to Statute  121
–, amendments to Statute, provisions of an institutional nature  122
–, disputes, settlement of
–, Financial Regulations relating to the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  113
–, funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
–, judges
–,  election of  36
–,  nomination of  36
–,  number of serving  36
–,  judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registrar:
–,   removal from office  46
–,  salaries and expenses  49
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor,
–,  Registry/Registrar, election of  43
–, review of the Statute  123
–, Rules of Procedure and Evidence
–,  after adoption of  51
–,  amendments to  51
–,  entry into force  51
–, staff of the Court, appointment of  44
–, State Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, Trust Fund  79
–,  management of  79
assets  93(1)
attack
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, intentional armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  against buildings using emblems of the Geneva Conventions
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  against civilian population
–, see Armed conflict, non international, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  against medical units and transport
–, see Armed conflict, non international, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  against persons involved in humanitarian assistance/peacekeeping
–, see Armed conflict, non international, definition of,
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  against religious/educational/art/science/charitable/historic/hospital buildings
–, see Armed conflict, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  against towns and dwellings
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  widespread or systematic
–, see humanity, crime against, definition of  7
attempt
–,  see criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
authentic texts of Statute  128
–,  see also Applicable law
                

B
belief, ground for discrimination  21
biological, experiments
–,  see War crimes, definition of  8
birth
–,  see Genocide, prevention of  6
–,  group, applicable law  21
bullets
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  definition of those excluded
–, see Armed conflict, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
burden of proof
–,  see Rights of the accused  67
Bureau (of the Assembly)
–,  see Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–, expenses of the Court and the Assembly of States Parties  114
–, Financial Regulations relating to the Court and the Assembly of State Parties 113
–, funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115

C
chambers of the court
–,  see Court's structure
–, judges, chambers
charge, amendments to  61(7)
charity/charitable, ground for discrimination
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
children  Preamble
–,  age limits for conscription/enlisting into armed forced
–, see Armed conflict, definition of
–,  see War crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of
–,  see War crimes, definition of  8
–,  age limits for exclusion of the Court's jurisdiction  26
–,  forcible transfer of, genocide  6
–,  of the accused
–, see Revision of conviction or sentence  84
–,  trafficking of, enslavement, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  violence against
–,  see Prosecutorial expertise 36, 42
–,  victim and witness protection  54, 68
civilian
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding,
–, superior orders  33
–,  objects
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, definition of, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  population
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, attack against , crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, displacement of
–,  see Armed conflict, non international, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  individuals
–, see Armed conflict, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  protected persons
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of  8
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
–,  starvation of  8
colour, ground for discrimination
–,  see Applicable law  21
commander  28
–,  see criminal responsibility, commander and other superiors  28
compensation  75
–,  see also R eparations to victims  75
–,  see Arrested or convicted person  85
–, acquittal and termination of prosecution  85(3)
–, unlawful detention  85(2)
–, wrongful conviction/punishment  85(2)
conditions of life
–,  see extermination, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, genocide  6
consultations
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, duty to consult Court if problems identified in
Court's request  97
contributions
–,  see Funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
–,  assessment of  117
–,  voluntary  116
convicted person  75, 77, 78, 81, 82, 84, 85
–,  see Escape of convicted person from custody 111
conviction
–,  see Appeal
–,  against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–,  proceeding on  83, 84
–,  compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, penalties for convicted persons  77
–, sentence  76
–,  copy of judgement of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, contents of request for
–,  arrest and surrender  91
–,  judgement of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, request for Provisional arrest pending revision of
–,  see Revision of conviction or sentence  84
cooperation  Preamble,  54
–,  see Jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, Pre-Trial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–, Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court  85
–,  requests for  87
Court's Structure
–,  see appeals Chamber
–, Appeals Division
–, Pretrial Chamber
–, Pretrial Division
–, Trial Chamber
–, Trial Division
Court's Finance
–,  See Costs of the Court
–, contributions (to Court funds)
–, expenses of the Court
–, Financial Regulations relating to the Court and the Assembly of State Parties
–, funds of the Court
–, funds provided by the United Nations
–, resources
–, salaries
–, Trust fund
costs
–,  see Sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  costs for execution of requests  100
–,  role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment  103
crime against humanity  5
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding – superior orders  33
–, definition of
–,  see also Elements of Crimes  7
crime of aggression  5
–,  see Aggression
crime of apartheid  7
–,  see Apartheid  7
crime of genocide  6
–,  see Genocide
crimes of intentional concern
–,  see jurisdiction of the Court, crimes within  5
–, jurisdiction of the Court  1
criminal responsibility 28
–, commander and other superiors  28
–, definition of a crime  22
–, in favour of person being investigated/prosecuted or convicted  22
–, mental element  30
–, non-retroactivity ratione personae  24
–, official capacity, irrelevance of  27
–, Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  punishment  23
–,  definition of  22
–,  ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–,  intoxication  31
–, mental disease  31
–, mistake of fact or law  32
–, superior orders 33
–,  individual  25
–, definition of  25
–,  relationship to international law  22
–,  shielding of
–,  see unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17
–,  ne bis in idem  20
cultural, ground for discrimination
–,  see Persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
custody
–,  see Appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, punishment, limitations on prosecution or  108
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–,  costs for execution of requests  100
–, torture, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  escape of convicted person from  111
–,  of documents
–, see Third-party information or documents  73
–,  transfer of a person in
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
custodial State 97

D
defence
–,  see National security information, protection of  72
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–, Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–, rights of the accused   67
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt    65
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, execution of requests 99
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of   8
definition of a crime
–,  see also elements of crimes
–,  see criminal responsibility  22
deportation
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  definition of, crime against humanity, definition of  7
deprivation
–,  of food and medicine, extermination, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  of liberty  7
–, see liberty, crimes against humanity, definition of  7
–,  of rights
–,  see Persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
detention
–,  see Appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, armed conflict, non international, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
–,  disappearance, enforced, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, sentence, determination of  78
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  other forms of  93
–,  Rule of speciality  101
–, surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, warrant of arrest, alternative to  58
dignity
–,  see Armed conflict, non international, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  definition of, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  victim and witness protection of  68
diplomatic immunity
–,  see  immunity, diplomatic
disappearance, enforced
–,  see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  definition of, crime against humanity, definition of  7
disclosure of documents
–,  see compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
–, national security information, protection of  72
–, Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, rights of the accused  67
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, execution of requests 99
–, third-party information or documents  73
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
disputes, settlement of 119
disruption of proceedings  63
duress
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55

E
education, ground for discrimination
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
Elements of Crimes
–,  see Genocide, definition of,
–, crimes against humanity, definition of
–, war crimes, definition of  9
–,  applicable law  21
enforcement  Preamble, 106
–,  of fines
–, see Fine(s), enforcement of  109
–,  of judgement
–, see Fine(s), enforcement of  109
–,  sentence, reduction of, factors allowing  110
–,  of sentence
–, see Sentence, enforcement of  105
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of
imprisonment  103
–,  supervision of Court in  106
–,  State of
–, see Escape of convicted person from custody  111
–,  punishment, limitations on prosecution or  108
–,  sentence, enforcement of  105
–,  sentence, reduction of  110
–,  sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  change in designation of State of enforcement  104
–,  role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment 103
Enslavement
–,  see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  definition of, crime against humanity, definition of  7
entry into force of Statute  126
environment
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
equality
–,  see Rights of the accused  67
escape of convicted person from custody  111
ethnic
–,  ground for discrimination, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  group
–, applicable law  21
–, forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, genocide  6
evidence
–,  see Decision, requirements for the  74
–, Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  other forms of  93
–,  execution of requests  99
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–, warrant of arrest, issuance of  58
–,  additional
–, see rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–,  sentence  76
–,  trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  admissibility of  69
–,  see Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–,  witness(es), testimony of  69
–, a case  17
–,  calling of
–, see Appeal, proceeding on  83
–,  challenges to
–, see Trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  collection of
–, see Justice, offences against administration of  70
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court, postponement of execution of request in respect of
an admissibility challenge  95
–, collection/examination of
–,  see Jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, collection/preservation of
–,  see Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  credibility of  67
–,  destruction of, admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–,  disclosure of  68
–, see Rights of the accused  67
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  evaluation of
–, see Decision, requirements for the  74
–,  examination of
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, examination/collection/testing of
–,  see Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  false  70
–,  falsified
–, see Revision of conviction or sentence  84
–,  generation of
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  inadmissibility of, definition of  69
–,  new
–, see Revision of conviction or sentence  84
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  obtained with assistance of a State
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  presentation of
–, see Justice, offences against administration of  70
–,  rights of the accused  67
–,  trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  sentence  76
–,  victim and witness protection  68
–,  preservation of 57
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  other forms of  93
–,  postponement of execution of request in respect of ongoing investigation  94
–,  admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–, preservation/collection of
–,  see Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  probative value of
–,  see Witness(Es), testimony of  69
–,  production of
–, see Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–,  Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–,  protection of  64
–,  provided by witnesses or experts
–, see  States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  relevance of
–, see National security information, protection of  72
–,  reliability of  69
–, representation/receipt of
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, removal from office  46
–,  requests for
–, see National security information, protection of  72
–,  source of
–, see National security information, protection of  72
–,  strength of
–, see Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  submission of
–,  see Witness(Es), testimony of  69
–,  Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–,  sufficiency of
–, see Trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  taking of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  other forms of  93
–,  execution of requests  99
–,  truthfulness of 69
–,  withholding of
–, see Victim and witness protection  68
expenses of the Court
–,  see Funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
–,  and the Assembly of States Parties  114
experiments,
–,  biological, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  medical or scientific
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
expert
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, privileges and immunities  48
–, Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  assurance to by the Court against prosecution
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  opinion
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100
extermination
–,  crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  definition of, crime against humanity, definition of  7
extradition
–,  see also Surrender
–,  see Punishment, limitations on prosecution or  108
–, sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–,  definition of  102
–,  request for
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–,  competing requests for surrender/extradition of person for the same conduct  90
–,  other forms of  93                     

F
family of victims
–,  see/rust Fund  79
–,  and witnesses
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–,  protection of  68
Financial Regulations relating to the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  113
fine(s)
–,  see Justice, offences against administration of  70
–, misconduct before the Court, sanctions for  71
–, penalties for convicted persons  77
–, sentence, reduction of, factors allowing  110
–, Trust Fund  79
–,  enforcement of  109
flag of truce, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
forfeitures
–,  see Assets, seizure of  93(1)
–, applicable penalties  77
–, Trust fund  79
functions of the Court
–,  see Disputes, settlement of  119
–, judges, chambers  39
–,  judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, privileges and immunities  48
–,  judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, removal from office  46
–, judges, independence of  40
–, legal capacity/personality of the court  4
–,  President/Presidency, responsibilities  38
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, independence of  42
–,  Registry/Registrar, authority of  43
–,  Registry/Registrar, responsibility of  43
–, solemn undertaking  45
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, territory  4
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
Fund, Trust  75
–,  see Court resources
funds of the Court
–,  see court resources
–, expenses of the Court and the Assembly of States Parties  114
–, funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
–,  audit of  118

G                                    
gas(Es), armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
gender
–,  violence
–,  see Prosecutorial expertise  42
–,  victim and witness protection  68
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  forced pregnancy
–,  see armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of 8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  ground for discrimination, applicable law  21
–, definition, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, ground for discrimination, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, of judges
–, see Judges, selection of  36
–,  trafficking of women, enslavement, crime against humanity, definition of  7
General Assembly, of the United Nations
–,  see Funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
Geneva Conventions  8
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, displayal of emblems of, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition
of  8
–, war crimes, definition of  8
genocide
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding, superior orders 33
–, criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
–, Elements of Crimes  6
–, jurisdiction of the Court  5
–,  orders to commit
–,  definition of, crimes against humanity, definition of, war crimes, definition of  9
–,  intent to commit
–,  manifest unlawfulness of
geographical representation
–,  see Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–, judges, selection of  36
Governments
–,  see contributions, voluntary  116
gravesite, examination of  93(1)(g)
guilt, admission of  65
                                   
H
headquarters agreement
–,  see also Seat of the Court  3
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of
imprisonment  103
historic monuments  8
–,  armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
hospitals
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
host State
–,  see also headquarters agreement  3
–, seat of the Court  3
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of
imprisonment  103
hostages
–,  see Armed conflict, non international, war crimes, definition of  8
human rights
–,  see Judges, qualifications of  36
–,  applicable law  21
humanity, crimes against
–,  see Jurisdiction of the Court  5

I                                   
Immunity  48
–,  see Official capacity, irrelevance of  27
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, waiver of immunity and consent to surrender  98
–,  diplomatic  99
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, waiver of immunity and consent to surrender  98
imprisonment
–,  see Appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, misconduct before the Court, sanctions for  71
–, penalties for convicted persons  77
–, sentence, determination of  78
–, sentence, enforcement of, supervision of Court in  106
–, sentence, enforcement of  105
–, sentence, reduction of  110
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–,  role in enforcement  of sentence of imprisonment  103
–,  role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment  103
–,  conditions of
–, see Sentence, enforcement of, supervision of Court in  106
in absentia  68
in camera  68
independence  Preamble
–,  see Judges, independence of  40
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, independence of  42
inhuman or degrading treatment
–,  see Rights of persons during an investigation  55
innocence, presumption of  66
intent/intention
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, criminal responsibility, mental element  30
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, apartheid, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, attack, against buildings using emblems of the Geneva Conventions, armed conflict,
–, criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
–,  disappearance, enforced, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  extermination, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, genocide  6
–, genocide, birth, prevention of birth  6
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, NE bis in idem  20
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, starvation, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, torture, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17
–,  definition of
–, see criminal responsibility, mental element  30
–,  definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
intergovernmental organizations
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, staff of the Court, appointment of  44
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, third-party information or documents  73
–, Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
interim release 59
international law  8
–,  see Applicable law  21
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, criminal responsibility, relationship to international law  22
–, criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
–, deportation, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, Geneva Conventions, displayal of emblems of, armed conflict, non international,
–, judges, qualifications of  36
–, judges, qualifications of  39
–, NE bis in idem  20
–, non limitation by ICC Statute  10
–, official capacity, irrelevance of  27
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, reparations to victims  75
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, waiver of immunity and consent to surrender  98
–,  definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17
international organization
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–, third-party information or documents  73
–,  contributions, voluntary  116
interpretation
–,  see Disputes, settlement of  119
–, Elements of Crimes
–,  applicable law  21
interpretation, translation etc.
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100
intoxication
–,  see criminal responsibility, grounds for excluding, intoxication  31
investigation, initiation of
–,  see Prosecutor, initiation of an investigation  53
                                   
J
judges  35, 36
–,  see Appeal, proceeding on  83
–, Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–, decision, requirements for the  74
–, disciplinary measures  47
–, judges, excusing and disqualification of  41
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  President/Presidency, election of  38
–, privileges and immunities, waiving of  48
–, re-election of  36
–,  Registry/Registrar, election of  43
–,  Registry/Registrar, term of office  43
–, removal from office  46
–,  remuneration  35
–, Rules of Procedure and Evidence, after adoption of  51
–, Rules of Procedure and Evidence, amendments to  51
–,  alternate
–, see Decision, requirements for the  74
–,  chambers
–, see Appeals Chamber, composition of  39
–,  Pretrial Chamber, composition of  39
–,  Trial Chamber, composition of  39
–,  Appeals division, composition of  39
–,  Pretrial Divisions, composition of  39
–,  Trial Division, composition of  39
–,  temporary attachment to Appeals Division from Trial Division  39
–,  term of office, Appeals Division  39
–,  term of office, Trial Division, Pretrial Division  39
–,  election of  35, 36
–,  Elements of Crimes
–,  excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  hours of work  35
–,  independence of  40
–,  misconduct of
–, see Revision of conviction or sentence  84
–,  nationality of  36
–,  nomination of  36
–,  number of serving  36
–,  privileges and immunities  48
–,  prosecutorial expertise  36
–,  qualifications of  36
–,  qualifications of  39
–,  regulations of the Court  52
–,  removal from office  46
–,  salaries, allowances and expenses  49
–,  selection of  36
–,  solemn undertaking  45
–,  term of office  36
–,  travel and subsistence
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100
–,  vacancy of  37
jurisdiction
–,  national criminal  Preamble
–,  see Admissibility of a case  17
–,  admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–,  admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–,  preconditions to  19
–,  relationship to Court's jurisdiction  1
–,  unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17
–, applicable law  21
–,  of the Court  Preamble
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  aggression, crime of aggression, definition of  5
–,  amendments to Statute  121
–,  appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–, applicable law
–,  see Elements of Crimes, Rules of Evidence and Procedure, International Law (applicable
law/established rules of), armed conflict (definition of/established rules of)  21
–, challenges to  19
–,  children, age limits for exclusion of Court's jurisdiction  26
–,  crimes of international concern/relationship to national jurisdiction  1
–,  crimes within  5
–, criminal responsibility
–,  see criminal responsibility, individual  25
–, criminal responsibility  22
–, criminal responsibility, commander and other superiors  28
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding, intoxication  31
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding, mistake of fact or law  32
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding, superior orders  33
–, criminal responsibility, individual  25
–, criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
–, criminal responsibility, mental element  30
–, criminal responsibility, shielding, NE bis in idem  20
–, exercise of, crimes within  13
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, non applicability of statute of limitations  29
–, official capacity, irrelevance of  27
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, preconditions of exercise of  12
–, Prosecutor, admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–, Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–, Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, Prosecutor, init Nation of an investigation  53
–, Prosecutor, init Nation of investigations proprio motu  15
–, Prosecutor, office of  42
–, ratione temporis  11
–, referral of a situation by a State Party  14
–, reparations to victims  75
–, revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, State Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  no obligation to accept Article 8 (War Crimes) – transitional Provision  124
–,  general obligation  86
–,  other forms of  93
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–, Trust Fund  79
–,  unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17
–, war crimes  8
–, warrant of arrest
–,  alternative to  58
–,  contents of  58
–,  issuance of  58
justice Preamble
–,  see Prosecutor, init Nation of an investigation  53
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, rights of the accused  67
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  miscarriage of
–,  see compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
–,  NE bis in idem  20
–,  offences against administration of  70
–,  unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17

K
killing 8
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, genocide  6
–, war crimes, definition of  8
knowledge
–,  see criminal responsibility
–,  ground for discrimination for excluding, intoxication  31
–,  commander and other superiors  28
–,  mental element  30
–, judges, qualifications of  36
–,  Registry/Registrar, qualifications of  43
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, qualifications of  42
–, criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
–, no requirement to prove facts of common -see witness(Es), testimony of  69
–,  definition of
–, see criminal responsibility, mental element  30
–,  of attack, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  of attack, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  of foreseeable circumstances
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment
103

L                                   
language(s)
–,  see Judges, qualifications of  36
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, qualifications of  42
–,  Registry/Registrar, qualifications of  43
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, rights of the accused  67
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, execution of requests  99
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–,  applicable law  21
–,  of the Court
–, official  50
–, working  50
–,  official
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–,  working
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
legal capacity/personality of the court  4
liberty
–,  see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, deprivation of disappearance, enforced, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, warrant of arrest, alternative to  58

M                                    
medical

–,  or scientific experiments
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  units and transport
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
mental
–,  disease
–, see  criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–,  element
–, see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding,
mistake of fact or law  32
–,  harm
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  genocide  6
–,  torture, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  war crimes, definition of  8
military
–,  see criminal responsibility,
–,  commander and other superiors  28
–,  ground for discrimination for excluding, superior orders  33
–,  armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  insignia, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  necessity, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  objectives
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–,  armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  reasons, civilian population, displacement of, armed conflict, non international, definition of,
war crimes, definition of  8
Miranda Rights  55(2)
misconduct before the Court, sanctions for  71
Murder
–,  see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  violence, to life and person, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, war crimes, definition of  8
mutilation
–,  see Armed conflict,
–,  definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  violence, to life and person, definition of  8

N
national  Preamble
–,  see also national(s)
–,  nationality
–,  authorities
–,  see Rights of persons during an investigation  55
–,  court
–,   see States Parties, obligations to the Court, surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  ground for discrimination, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  group
–,  applicable law  21
–,  genocide  6
–,  judicial system, admissibility of a case  17
–,  jurisdiction
–,  forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, relationship to Court's jurisdiction  1
–,  law
–,  see Applicable law  21
–,  availability of procedures
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, availability of procedures under national law for
all forms of cooperation  88
–,  evidence, admissibility of  69
–,  fine(s), enforcement of  109
–,  judges, excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  official capacity, irrelevance of  27
–,  penalties, non prejudice to national  80
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, disqualification of  42
–,  reparations to victims  75
–,  sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–,  contents of requests for (other forms of) cooperation (under Article 93)  96
–,  other forms of  93
–,  warrant of arrest, alternative to  58
–,  legislation
–,  see extradition, definition of  102
–,  procedural law
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  security
–, see Pre-Trial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  obligations to the Court, execution of requests  99
–,  other forms of  93
–, information, protection of  72
–, interests
–, see National security information, protection of  72
national(s)
–,  see Amendments to Statute  121
–, children, age limits for conscription/enlisting into armed forced, armed conflict, definition of,
war crimes, definition of  8
–, judges, nomination of  36
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–, State Parties, obligations to the Court, no obligation to accept Article 8 (War Crimes) –
transitional Provision  124
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–, jurisdiction of the Court, preconditions of exercise of  12
nationality
–,  see Judges, nationality of  36
–, Prosecutor, nationality of  42
–,  of sentenced person
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of
imprisonment  103
–, of victims
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, competing requests for surrender/extradition of
person for the same conduct  90
NE bis in idem
–,  see criminal responsibility, shielding of
–,  intent/intention
–, justice
nominations, Advisory Committee
–,  see Judges, nomination of  36
non-governmental organizations
–,  see Staff of the Court, appointment of  44
–, Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional
information  15
nulla poena sine lege
–,  see criminal responsibility, punishment
–, punishment                

O
official capacity
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, privileges and immunities  48
official capacity, irrelevance of  27
orders, superior
–,  see criminal responsibility
–, ground for discrimination for excluding, superior orders  33
–, ground for discrimination for excluding, superior orders  33
–, individual, definition of  25

P
penalties  77
–,  see Rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, non prejudice to national  80
persecution,
–,  see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  definition of, crime against humanity, definition of  7
person being investigated
–,  see criminal responsibility in favour of person being investigated/prosecuted or
convicted  22
–, criminal responsibility, non-retroactivity ratione personae  24
–, judges, excusing and disqualification of  41
–, judges, excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, disqualification of  42
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  release of
–, see Appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
perverting the course of justice  70
–,  see also Justice
physical harm
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, genocide  6
–, torture, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, war crimes, definition of  8
poison, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
Police, International Criminal Police Organization
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
political  Preamble
–,  ground for discrimination,
–, applicable law  21
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  organization
–,  see disappearance, enforced, crime against humanity, definition of  7
population
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of 7
–,  destruction of
–,  see extermination, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  forcible transfer of
–, see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, definition of, deportation, crime against humanity, definition of  7
powers of the Court
–,  see also legal capacity of the Court  4
–,  see Appeal, proceeding on  83
–, enslavement, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  Registry/Registrar, responsibility of  43
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, territory  4
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
Pretrial Chamber
–,  see Surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
pregnancy, forced
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
President/Presidency  35
–,  see appeals Division, composition of  39
–, Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–, decision, requirements for the Presidency  74
–, election of  38
–,  establishment of seat of the Court
–,  see also Seat of the Court  3
–, judges,
–,  excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  hours of work  35
–,  number of serving  36
–,  temporary attachment to Appeals Division from Trial Division  39
–, language(s) of the Court, official  50
–, organ of the Court  34
–, Prosecutor, excuse from acting  42
–,  Registry/Registrar
–,  authority of  43
–,  privileges and immunities, waiving of  48
–, relationship of Court and United Nations
–,  see also Assembly of States Parties  2
–,  responsibilities of  38
–, staff of the Court, appointment of  44
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  unavailability/disqualification of  38
presumption of innocence  66
Pretrial Chamber
–,  see Admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–, appeal against other decisions of the Court
–, arrest, proceedings in custodial State  59
–, jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, national security information, protection of  72
–, Prosecutor,
–,  duties and powers  54
–,  init Nation of an investigation  53
–,  unique investigations  56
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–, surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, warrant of arrest
–,  alternative to  58
–,  issuance of  58
–,  amendment of  58
–,  composition of  39
–,  functions and powers of 57
–,  functions of the  82
–,  more than one  39
–,  role of
–, see Prosecutor, unique investigations 56
–,  trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  victims, representations to
–,  see Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
Pretrial Division
–,  see Pretrial Chamber, composition of  39
–, prisoner of war, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  composition of  39
–,  organ of the Court  34
pre-trial hearing
–,  see Trial, the, confirmation of charges before
prisoner(s), treatment of
–,  see Sentence, enforcement of, supervision of Court in  106
–, treatment of  103
privileges and immunities
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, privileges and immunities,
waiving of  48
–,  of Court staff  48
property  98
–, see Appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, essential for survival/accomplishing military objectives
–, see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, fine(s), enforcement of  109
–, penalties for convicted persons 77
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–, Trust Fund  79
–, war crimes, definition of  8
prosecution preamble, 16, 17, 28, 42, 53, 54, 67, 68, 70, 86, 90, 93, 94
–,  see also  punishment, limitations on prosecution or  108
proprio motu
–,  see Prosecutor, init Nation of investigations
Prosecutor  15, 19, 42
–,  see also Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor
–,  see Admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–, appeal
–,  against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–,  against other decisions of the Court  82
–,  proceeding on  83
–, appointment of advisors
–,  see Gender, sexual/gender violence, children – prosecutorial expertise  42
–, Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–, decision to postpone request of States Party
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, postponement of Deputy, privileges and
immunities, waiving of  48
–, disciplinary measures  47
–, duties and powers  54
–, Elements of Crimes
–, excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  see Genocide, definition of, crimes against humanity, definition of, war crimes, definition of  9
–, init Nation of an investigation  53
–, init Nation of investigations proprio motu  15
–, innocence, presumption of  66
–, jurisdiction of the Court, exercise of  13
–, jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, national security information, protection of  72
–, nomination of Deputy Prosecutor  42
–, office of  42
–, organ of the Court  34
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–, President/Presidency, responsibilities  38
–, privileges and immunities  48
–, privileges and immunities, waiving of  48
–, referral of situation by State Party to 14
–, Registry/Registrar, responsibility of  43
–, regulations of the Court  52
–, revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, rights of the accused  67
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, Rules of Procedure and Evidence, amendments to  51
–, sentence  76
–, staff of the Court, appointment of  44
–, staff of the Office of the  48
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–, execution of requests  99
–, other forms of  93
–,  postponement of execution of request in respect of an admissibility challenge  95
–, surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, travel and subsistence
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–, unique investigations  56
–, victim and witness protection  68
–, Victims and Witnesses Unit  43
–, warrant of arrest  58
–, alternative to  58
–, issuance of  58
Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor
–, see Authority of  42
–, disqualification of  42
–, election of  42
–, excuse from acting  42
–, hours of work  42
–, independence of 42
–, nationality of  42
–, qualifications of  42
–, removal from office  46
–, salaries, allowances and expenses  49
–, solemn undertaking  45
–, term of office  42
–, removal from office  46
prostitution, enforced
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
punishment
–, see compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
–, criminal responsibility, individual  25
–, criminal responsibility, individual, definition of  25
–, criminal responsibility, mental element  30
–, limitations on prosecution or  108
–, nulla poena sine lege
–, see criminal responsibility, punishment  23
–, rights of persons during an investigation  55
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, Rule of speciality  101

Q
quarter
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8

R
racial
–,  ground for discrimination,
–, applicable law  21
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  group, apartheid, crime against humanity  7
–,  group, genocide 6
rape
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
ratification
–,  see Acceptance/approval/accession  125
–, amendments to Statute  121
–, entry into force of Statute  126
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
ratione personae
–,  see criminal responsibility, non retroactivity of
ratione temporis
–,  see Jurisdiction of the Court, challenges to
reasonable
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, execution of requests  99
–,  act
–, see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–,  alternatives
–, see  trial, the presence of the accused at the  63
–,  basis for an investigation
–,  see Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–,  basis to believe crime within jurisdiction of the Court
–,  see Prosecutor, init Nation of an investigation  53
–,  basis to proceed with an investigation
–,  see Prosecutor, init Nation of an investigation  53
–,  analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–,  basis, admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–,  doubt
–, see Judges, excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, disqualification of  42
–, beyond
–,  see Innocence, presumption of  66
–,  ground for discrimination for belief
–, see Warrant of arrest
–,  alternative to  58
–,  amendment of  58
–,  issuance of  58
–,  measures
–, see criminal responsibility, commander and other superiors  28
–,  notice
–, see Trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  steps
–, see National security information, protection of  72
–,  trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  time
–, see Trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  unreasonable period
–, see Surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
Registrar/Deputy Registrar  43
–,  see Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–, judges, number of serving  36
–, privileges and immunities, waiving of  48
–, staff of the Court, appointment of  44
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, Victims and Witnesses Unit  43
–,  authority of  43
–,  disciplinary measures  47
–,  election of  43
–,  jurisdiction of the Court, preconditions of exercise of 12
–,  organ of the Court  34
–,  privileges and immunities  48
–,  privileges and immunities, waiving of  48
–,  qualifications of  43
–,  regulations of the Court  52
–,  removal from office  46
–,  responsibility of  43
–,  salaries, allowances and expenses  49
–,  solemn undertaking  45
–,  staff of, privileges and immunities, waiving of 48
–,  term of office  43
–,  travel and subsistence
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100
Regulations of the Court
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor, Registry/Registrar  52
rehabilitation  75
–,  see reparations to victims  75
religion/religious
–,  ground for discrimination
–, applicable law  21
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  group, genocide  6
reparation  75
–,  see also compensation
–, restitution
–, rehabilitation
–,  see Appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–, sentence, reduction of, factors allowing  110
–,  to victims  75
reservations to Statue  120
resources
–,  see also Court's Finances
–,  see Justice, offences against administration of  70
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, authority of  42
restitution  75
–,  see also Reparation  75
–,  compensation
review of the Statute
–,  see also Amendments to Statute  123
revision of conviction or sentence  84
right to remain silent  55(2)
rights  65
–,  see also Miranda Rights
–,  see Trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–, warrant of arrest
–,  contents of  58
–,  issuance of  58
–, persons during an investigation 55
–,  contrary to international law, persecution, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  human
–, see Judges, qualifications of  36
–,  applicable law  21
–,  violation of
–,  see evidence, inadmissibility of, definition of  69
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  of the accused  67, 68
–, appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, innocence, presumption of  66
–, on admission of guilt  65
–, revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, sentence  76
–, surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–, victim and witness protection  68
–, witness(Es), testimony of  69
–,  of a person arrested
–, see Arrest, proceedings in custodial State  59
–,  compensation to an arrested or convicted person 85
–,  Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court, request for Provisional arrest of bona fide third
parties
–, see Fine(s), enforcement of  109
–,  penalties for convicted persons  77
–,  of the person charged
–,  of persons convicted
–, see Appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–,  of the defence
–,  see Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  of nationals of the hostile party, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  of the parties concerned
–, see Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  of a prisoner of war, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  of persons arising under this Statute
–,  of victims
–,  see Reparations to victims  75
–,  surrender of  92
riots, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
Rule of speciality
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, Rule of speciality  101
Rules of Procedure and Evidence  51
–,  see Appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–, Assembly of States Parties, establishment and role of  112
–,  compensation to an arrested or convicted person  85
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, judges
–,  excusing and disqualification of  41
–,  regulations of the Court  52
–,  judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar
–,  disciplinary measures  47
–,  removal from office  46
–, justice, offences against administration of  70
–, language(s) of the Court
–,  official  50
–,  working  50
–, misconduct before the Court, sanctions for  71
–, penalties for convicted persons 77
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–, revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, sentence  76
–,  determination of  78
–,  reduction of  110
–,  reduction of, factors allowing  110
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  general provisions  87
–,  other forms of  93
–,  request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–,  role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment  103
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, victim and witness protection  68
–, victims, representations to Pretrial Chamber, Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of
witness(Es), testimony of  69
–, Pretrial Chamber, composition of  39
–,  after adoption of  51
–,  amendments to  51
–,  applicable law  21
–,  conflict with Statute  51
–,  entry into force  51
                                   
S
Salaries, allowances and expenses
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, salaries and expenses  49
science, ground for discrimination
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
seat of the Court  48
–,  see Judges, independence of  40
–, see trial, place of the 62
–,  establishment of  3
–, Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
Security Council
–,  see Funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
–, Prosecutor, init Nation of an investigation  53
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
self incrimination  55(1)
–,  see also Penalities
sentence  76
–,  see also Sentenced person
–,  see escape of convicted person from custody  111
–,  appeal against
–, see Appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–,  appeal, proceeding on  83
–,  copy of the
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–,  determination of  78
–,  enforcement of, supervision of Court in 106
–,  enforcement of  104, 105
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of
imprisonment  103
–,  transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–,  expiry of  110
–,  reduction of  110
–, see Official capacity, irrelevance of  27
–,  factors allowing  110
–,  revision of
–, see revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, statement of time served
–. see States Parties, obligations to the Court, contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment  103
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
sentenced person
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court, change in designation of State of
enforcement  104
–, punishment, limitations on prosecution or  108
–,  applications by
–, see Sentence, enforcement of  105
–,  nationality of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of
–,  transfer of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, change in designation of State of
–,  views of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, role in enforcement of sentence of
imprisonment  103
sexual
–,  slavery  8
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  violence  8
–, see Victims and Witnesses Unit  43
–,  armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  prosecutorial expertise  42
–,  victim and witness protection  68
–, victim and witness protection
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
shielding from justice  20(3)
–,  see also Justice
social origin, group, applicable law  21
soldier, young
–,  see children, age limits for conscription
staff of the Court
–, appointment of  44
–, gratis personnel  44(1)
starvation  8
State of enforcement
–,  see Enforcement, State of  110
State Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  availability of procedures under national law  88
–,  competing requests for surrender/extradition of person for the same conduct  90
–,  contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–,  contents of requests for (other forms of) cooperation (under Article 93)  96
–,  costs for execution of requests  100
–,  execution of requests  99
–,  general obligation to cooperate  86
–,  general provisions  87
–,  no obligation to accept Article 8 (War Crimes) – Transitional Provision  124
–,  other forms of  93
–,  postponement of execution of request in respect of ongoing investigation  94
–,  request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–,  role in enforcement of sentence of imprisonment  103
–,  Rule of speciality  101
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  waiver of immunity and consent to surrender  98
Statute of Limitations
–,  see Jurisdiction of the Court, non applicability of
sterilization, enforced
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, crime against humanity, definition of  7
superior and subordinate relationships
–,  see criminal responsibility, commander and other superiors  28
surrender  59, 98
–,  see States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  duty to consult Court if problems identified in Court's request  97
–,  request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–,  waiver of immunity and consent to surrender  98
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, arrest, proceedings in custodial State  59
–, competing requests for surrender/extradition  90
–, escape of convicted person from custody  111
–, sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, Rule of speciality  101
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–, warrant of arrest  58
–,  consent to
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, waiver of immunity and consent to, definition
of  102
–,  of person to Court
–, see Initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  request for
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–,  waiver of immunity and consent to surrender  98
–,  contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–,  competing requests for surrender/extradition of person for the same conduct  90
–,  other forms of  93
–,  transport of surrendered person
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100

T                                    
territorial
–, integrity  Preamble
–, see Armed conflict, definition of, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes,
definition of  8
–,  State
territory
–,  occupied, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  requested State  100
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court,
–,  execution of requests  99
–,  competing requests for surrender/extradition of person for the same conduct  90
–,  State  4, 54
–, see Armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  jurisdiction of the Court, preconditions of exercise of  12
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court
–,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  execution of requests  99
–,  State of enforcement
–,  see Punishment, limitations on prosecution or  108
–,  sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–,  State Party
–,  see Amendments to Statute  121
–,  functions and powers of the Court re territory  4
–,  judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, privileges and immunities  48
–,  justice, offences against administration of  70
–,  obligations to the Court, no obligation to accept Article 8 (War Crimes) – transitional
Provision  124
–,  obligations to the Court,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–,  Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  transit State
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
third-party information or documents  73
torture
–,  definition of, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–, see crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  rights of persons during an investigation  55
–,  violence, to life and person, definition of, armed conflict, non international, war crimes,
definition of  8
–, war crimes, definition of  8
transfer
–,  see Sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
–,  of sentenced person
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, change in designation of State of enforcement  104
Transitional Provision
–,  see State Parties, obligations to the Court, no obligation to accept Article 8 (War Crimes) –
transitional Provision  124
Trial Chamber  61, 64, 82
–,  see also Chambers of the Court
–,  see Admissibility of a case, preliminary rulings  18
–, appeal against decision of acquittal/conviction/sentence  81
–, appeal, proceeding on  83
–, judges, term of office  36
–, jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, national security information, protection of  72
–, revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, sentence  76
–, trial, the presence of the accused at the  63
–, trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  composition of  39
–,  decision, requirements for the  74
–,  functions and powers of the  64
–,  more than one  39
Trial Division
–,  see Composition of  39
–, judges, temporary attachment to Appeals Division from  39
–, organ of the Court  34
trial, the  56, 60, 61, 62, 64, 84
–,  see Admissibility of a case  17
–, appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–, appeal, proceeding on  83
–, completion of
–,  see Judges, term of office  36
–, criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, decision, requirements for the  74
–, jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, national security information, protection of  72
–, Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor, qualifications of 42
–, revision of conviction or sentence  84
–, rights of the accused  67
–, rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–, sentence  76
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–, surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–, Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, victim and witness protection  68
–, war crimes, definition of  8
–, warrant of arrest, issuance of  58
–, witness(Es), testimony of  69
–,  confirmation of charges before  61
–,  place of the  62
–,  presence of the accused at the  63
–,  sentence, transfer of persons upon completion of  107
Trust Fund  75, 79
–,  management of  79               

U
United Nations  Preamble, 125
–,  see Amendments to Statute  121
–, amendments to Statute, provisions of an institutional nature  122
–, authentic texts of Statute  128
–,  contributions, assessment of  117
–, entry into force of Statue  126
–, funds of the Court and the Assembly of State Parties  115
–, ratification, acceptance/approval/accession  125
–, review of the Statute  123
–, withdrawal from Statute  127
–, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, Charter of the,
–,  see jurisdiction of the Court, crime of aggression, definition of  5
–, Charter of, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, Charter of, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, Charter of, deferral of investigation/prosecution  16
–, jurisdiction of the Court, exercise of  13
–, Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–, relationship to the Court
–,  see also Assembly of States Parties  2
–, Secretary General of
–,  see amendments to Statute  121
unwillingness (of a State to act), definition of, admissibility of a case  17

V
verdict
–,  see Decision, requirements for the  74
victims Preamble
–,  see also Victims and Witnesses Unit
–,  see Reparations to victims  75
–, sentence, reduction of, factors allowing  110
–,  appearance of
–, see Victims and Witnesses Unit  43
–,  benefit of
–, see/rust Fund  79
–,  interests of
–,  see Prosecutor, init Nation of an investigation  53
–,  rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–,  legal representation of  68
–, see Appeal against other decisions of the Court  82
–,  loss or injury to
–,  see Reparations to victims  75
–,  nationality of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, competing requests for surrender/extradition of
person for the same conduct  90
–,  personal interests of  68
–,  physical or psychological well-being
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, presence/questioning of
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  privacy of  68
–,  protection of  68
–, see Pre-Trial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–, protection/privacy of
–, see Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  representation by
–,  see Reparations to victims  75
–, representations to Pretrial Chamber
–,  see Prosecutor, analysis of seriousness of crimes/seeking additional information  15
–,  respect of interests/personal circumstances of
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  submission of observations
–, see  jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
Victims and Witnesses Unit  43, 68
violence
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–,  isolated and sporadic acts, armed conflict, non international, definition of, war crimes,
definition of  8
–,  sexual  8
–,  sexual, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  to life and person, definition of, armed conflict, non international, war crimes, definition of  8
voluntary contributions
–,  see contributions, voluntary  116
                                   

W
war crimes
–,  see criminal responsibility, ground for discrimination for excluding  31
–, jurisdiction of the Court  5, 8
–,  definition of  8
–, see also  Elements of Crimes
warrant of arrest  58
–,  see Arrest, proceedings in custodial State  59
–, jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–, Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court,  surrender of persons to the Court  89
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, contents of request for arrest and surrender  91
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, request for Provisional arrest pending surrender  92
–, surrender of person to Court, initial proceedings before the Court  60
–,  alternative to  58
–,  amendment of  58
–,  contents of  58
–,  duration of  58
–,  issuance of  58
wealth, group, applicable law  21
weapons
–,  see Armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
–, poisoned, armed conflict, definition of, war crimes, definition of  8
withdrawal from Statute  121/127
witness(Es)  69
–,  see also Victims and Witnesses Unit
–,  see Judges/Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor/Registry/Registrar, privileges and immunities  48
–, States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  appearance of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  assurance to by Court against prosecution
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, other forms of  93
–,  attendance of
–, see Rights of the accused  67
–, attendance/testimony of
–, see Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–,  calling of
–, see trial, the, confirmation of charges before  61
–,  corruption of
–, see Justice, offences against administration of  70
–,  examination of
–, see Rights of the accused  67
–,  interference with attendance or testimony of
–, see Justice, offences against administration of  70
–,  physical or psychological well-being
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, general provisions  87
–, presence/questioning of
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–,  privacy of  68
–,  protection of  68
–,  see cooperation of State Parties, other forms of  93
–,  Trial Chamber, functions and powers of the  64
–,  Victims and Witnesses Unit  43
–, protection/privacy of
–, see Pretrial Chamber, functions and powers of  57
–,  respect of interests/personal circumstances of
–,  see Prosecutor, duties and powers  54
–, statement/testimony of
–,  see Prosecutor, unique investigations  56
–,  jurisdiction of the Court/admissibility of a case, challenges to  19
–,  testimony of  69
–, see evidence, truthfulness of  69
–,  rights of the accused, on admission of guilt  65
–,  travel and security of
–, see States Parties, obligations to the Court, costs for execution of requests  100
–,  testimony of
–, see   Registry/Registrar, authority of  43
woman/women  Preamble
–,  enslavement, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  forced pregnancy, crime against humanity, definition of  7
–,  violence against, prosecutorial expertise  36