Act 11 International Criminal Court Act 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is— 2010 (a) to give the force of law in Uganda, to the Statute; (b) to implement obligations assumed by Uganda under the Statute; (c) to make further provision in Uganda’s law for the punishment of the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes; (d) to enable Uganda to co-operate with the ICC in the performance of its functions, including the investigation and prosecution of persons accused of having committed crimes referred to in the Statute; (e) to provide for the arrest and surrender to the ICC of persons alleged to have committed crimes referred to in the Statute; (f) to provide for various forms of requests for assistance to the ICC; (g) to enable Ugandan courts to try, convict and sentence persons who have committed crimes referred to in the Statute; (h) to enable the ICC to conduct proceedings in Uganda; and (i) to enforce any sentence imposed or order made by the ICC. 3. Interpretation. (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “Agreement” means the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court set out in Schedule 2 to this Act; “crime” includes genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crime of aggression; “forfeiture order’’ means an order made by the ICC under article 77(2)(b) of the Statute or under the Rules for the forfeiture of property; 7

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