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Journal of International Criminal Justice Advance Access originally published online on March 30, 2007
Journal of International Criminal Justice 2007 5(2):480-492; doi:10.1093/jicj/mqm015
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The Implementation of the ICC Statute in Argentina

Alejandro E. Alvarez*

* Justice and Security Sector Reform Adviser, Latin America and the Caribbean, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). [ alejandro.alvarez{at}undp.org]


  Abstract

Argentina ratified the International Criminal Court (ICC) Statute in November 2000 and adopted an Implementation Law in December 2006. The Law introduces into domestic legislation the crimes falling under ICC jurisdiction by means of renvoi to the Statute. Such procedure avoids the risk of a unilateral definition of the crimes. In addition, the Law provides for a range of penalties including incarceration. Regrettably penalties envisaging restitution, reparation or rehabilitation of the victim are not provided for in the Law. In terms of cooperation with the ICC, the Law establishes mechanisms for an open and efficient relationship with the Court in case of arrests and surrender of persons, as well as requests for assistance and preliminary rulings.

The author's views are personal and do not represent those of UNDP. The author wishes to acknowledge the contribution of Pedro Biscay, Leire Otamendi and the very timely and substantive inputs of Hugo Relva.


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