Journal for 10 July 1998

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29th meeting 3 p.m.

Consideration of the reports of the Working Groups on Part 4 (Composition and Administration of the Court), on Part 7 (Penalties) and on Procedural Matters (A/CONF.183/C.1/L.45/Add.2, A/CONF.183/C.1/WGP/L.14/Add.2 and A/CONF.183/C.1/WGPM/L.2/Add.5): article 37 (Qualification and election of judges); article 40 (Chambers); article 54 bis (Powers and duties of the Prosecutor with respect to investigation); article 72 (Quorum and judgement); article 75 (Applicable penalties); and article 77 (Determination of the sentence).

DRAFTING COMMITTEE (Malaysia Room)

31st meeting 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (closed)

Consideration of texts referred by the Committee of the Whole (A/CONF.183/DC/R.119): article 87 ([Surrender][Transfer][Extradition] of persons to the Court); article 90 (Other forms of cooperation [and judicial and legal [mutual] assistance]); article 90 ter (Consultations); article 90 quater (Waiver of immunity); article 94 (Role of States in enforcement [and supervision] of sentences of imprisonment); article 94 bis; article 95 (Enforcement of the sentence); article 96 (Supervision and administration of sentence); article 97 (Transfer of the person upon the completion of sentence); article 98 (Limitation of prosecution/punishment for other offences); article 99 (Enforcement of fines and forfeiture measures); and the Final Act. Second reading of texts referred by the Committee of the Whole (A/CONF.183/DC/R.125-R.127, R.128, R.130, R.131, R.134): article 21 bis (Nulla poena sine lege); article 37 (Qualification, nomination and election of judges); article 38 (Judicial vacancies); article 47 (Removal from office); article 102 (Assembly of States Parties); article 82 (Proceedings on appeal); and article 83 (Revision of conviction of sentence).

32nd meeting 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (closed)

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE (Mexico Room)

1st meeting 2.30 p.m.

WORKING GROUP ON APPLICABLE LAW (Green Room)

1st meeting 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Consideration of documents A/CONF.183/2/Add.1 and Corr.1 and A/CONF.183/C.1/WGA/L.1.

WORKING GROUP ON ENFORCEMENT (Red Room)

8th meeting upon adjournment of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole

Consideration of Part 10 (Enforcement) of the draft Statute (A/CONF.183/2/Add.1 and Corr.1, A/CONF.183/C.1/WGE/L.13 and L.17).

WORKING GROUP ON PROCEDURAL MATTERS (Green Room)

32nd meeting 3-6 p.m.

Consideration of Part 5 (Investigation and Prosecution), Part 6 (The Trial) and Part 8 (Appeal and Review) of the draft Statute.

33rd meeting 7-10 p.m.

Consideration of Part 5 (Investigation and Prosecution), Part 6 (The Trial) and Part 8 (Appeal and Review) of the draft Statute.

34th meeting 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Consideration of Part 5 (Investigation and Prosecution), Part 6 (The Trial) and Part 8 (Appeal and Review) of the draft Statute.

Summary of Meetings Thursday, 9 July 1998 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

29th meeting

The Committee of the Whole continued its consideration of the Bureau Discussion Paper on Part 2 (Jurisdiction, Admissibility and Applicable Law) (A/CONF.183/C.1/L.53).

30th meeting

The Committee of the Whole adopted the reports of the Working Groups (A/CONF.183/C.1/WGPM/L.2/Add.4 and A/CONF.183/C.1/L.47/Add.1) on Part 5 (Investigation and Prosecution) and Part 11 (Assembly of State Parties). The Committee continued its consideration of the Bureau Discussion Paper on Part 2 (Jurisdiction, Admissibility and Applicable Law) (A/CONF.183/C.1/L.53).

31st meeting

The Committee continued its consideration of the Bureau Discussion Paper on Part 2 (Jurisdiction, Admissibility and Applicable Law) (A/CONF.183/C.1/L.53).

DRAFTING COMMITTEE

28th meeting

The Drafting Committee adopted on second reading (A/CONF.183/DC/R.120-R.124): article 32 (Superior orders and prescription of law); article 36 (Service of judges); article 39 (The Presidency); article 40 (Chambers); and article 42 (Exclusion and disqualification of judges). The Committee adopted on first reading (A/CONF.183/DC/R.125-R.127): article 37 (Qualification, nomination and election of judges); article 38 (Judicial vacancies); and article 102 (Assembly of States Parties).

29th meeting

The Drafting Committee adopted on second reading (A/CONF.183/DC/R.129, R.132, R.133, R.135, R.136, R.137): article 43 (The Office of the Prosecutor); article 44 (The Registry); article 49 (Privileges and immunities); article 51 (Official and working languages); article 52 (Rules of Procedure and Evidence) and article 53 (Regulations of the Court). The Committee adopted on first reading (A/CONF.183/DC/R.134) article 47 (Removal from office). The Committee also considered article 45 (Staff) and article 48 (Disciplinary measures).

30th meeting

The Drafting Committee adopted on second reading (A/CONF.183/DC/R.139, R.140, R.141, R.180): article 64 (Functions and powers of the Trial Chamber); article 67 (Rights of the accused); article 74 (Sentencing); article 77 (Determination of the sentence); article 79 (Fines and assets collected); and article 80 (Appeal against decision of acquittal or conviction or against sentence). The Drafting Committee adopted on first reading (A/CONF.183/DC/R.128, R.130 and R.131) article 21 bis (Nulla poena sine lege); article 82 (Proceedings on appeal); and article 83 (Revision of conviction of sentence). The Committee also considered article 81 (Appeal against other decisions);

WORKING GROUP ON ENFORCEMENT

7th meeting

The Working Group continued its consideration of Part 10 (Enforcement) of the draft Statute (A/CONF.183/2/Add.1 and Corr.1, and A/CONF.183/C.1/WGE/L.13).

WORKING GROUP ON PROCEDURAL MATTERS

30th meeting

The Working Group continued its consideration of Part 5 (Investigation and Prosecution), Part 6 (The Trial) and Part 8 (Appeal and Review) of the draft Statute.

31st meeting

The Working Group continued its consideration of Part 5 (Investigation and Prosecution), Part 6 (The Trial) and Part 8 (Appeal and Review) of the draft Statute.

WORKING GROUP ON PENALTIES

6th meeting

The Working Group continued its consideration of Part 7 (Penalties) of the draft Statute: article 75 (Applicable penalties); article 76 (Penalties applicable to legal persons); article 77 (Determination of the sentence); article 78 (Applicable national legal standards); and article 79 (Fines [and assets] collected by the Court).

INFORMAL MEETINGS HELD ON THURSDAY, 9 JULY 1998

Informal meetings were held on: Part 9 (International Cooperation and Judicial Assistance); Part 12 (Financing of the Court); Procedural Matters; article 37 (Qualification and election of judges); article 40 (Chambers); article 49 (Privileges and immunities); and Final Clauses.

NOTICE

Please be advised that the Polish Bar on the ground floor of Building A is now open, on an exceptional basis, in the evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. for the duration of the Conference. Sandwiches, snacks and beverages are available during those hours.