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The International Crimes Act, 2008
Security Council under article 13, paragraph (b), the Pre-Trial Chamber
may review a decision of the Prosecutor under paragraph 1 or 2 not to
proceed and may request the Prosecutor to reconsider that decision.
(b) In addition, the Pre-Trial Chamber may, on its own initiative, review
a decision of the Prosecutor not to proceed if it is based solely on
paragraph 1 (c) or 2 (c). In such a case, the decision of the Prosecutor shall
be effective only if confirmed by the Pre-Trial Chamber.
4. The Prosecutor may, at any time, reconsider a decision whether to
initiate an investigation or prosecution based on new facts or information.
Article 54
Duties and powers of the Prosecutor with respect to investigations
1. The Prosecutor shall:
(a) In order to establish the truth, extend the investigation to cover all
facts and evidence relevant to an assessment of whether there is criminal
responsibility under this Statute, and, in doing so, investigate
incriminating and exonerating circumstances equally;
(b) Take appropriate measures to ensure the effective investigation and
prosecution of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court, and in doing so,
respect the interests and personal circumstances of victims and witnesses,
including age, gender as defined in article 7, paragraph 3, and health, and
take into account the nature of the crime, in particular where it involves
sexual violence, gender violence or violence against children; and
(c) Fully respect the rights of persons arising under this Statute.
2. The Prosecutor may conduct investigations on the territory of a State:
(a) In accordance with the provisions of Part 9; or
(b) As authorized by the Pre-Trial Chamber under article 57, paragraph
3 (d).
3. The Prosecutor may:
(a) Collect and examine evidence;
(b) Request the presence of and question persons being investigated,
victims and witnesses;
(c) Seek the cooperation of any State or intergovernmental organization
or arrangement in accordance with its respective competence and/or
mandate;
(d) Enter into such arrangements or agreements, not inconsistent with
this Statute, as may be necessary to facilitate the cooperation of a
State, intergovernmental organization or person;
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