The International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973

( ACT NO. XIX OF 1973 )

[ 20th July , 1973 ]
An Act to provide for the detention, prosecution and punishment of persons for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes under international law.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the detention, prosecution and punishment of persons for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes under international law, and for matters connected therewith;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Jurisdiction of Tribunal and crimes

4. Liability for Crimes

5. Official position, etc. not to free an accused from responsibility for any crime

6. Tribunal

7. Prosecutors

8. Investigation

9. Commencement of the Proceedings

9A. Recording and Broadcasting of Hearings

10. Procedure of trial

10A. Trial in absentia

10B. Provision for Observers

11. Powers of Tribunal

11A. Power to transfer cases.

12. Provision for Defence Counsel

13. Restriction of adjournment

14. Statement or confession of accused persons

15. Pardon of an approver

16. Charge, etc.

17. Right of Accused Person During Trial

18. No excuse from answering any question

19. Rules of evidence

20. Judgement and sentence

20A. Provision for Compensation

21. Right of Appeal

21A. Interlocutory Appeal

22. Rules of procedure

23. Certain laws not to apply

23A. Witness Protection

23B. Participation and the Protection of the Victims

24. Bar of Jurisdiction

25. Indemnity

26. Provisions of the Act over-riding all other laws