International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007

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International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007

2007 CHAPTER 7

An Act to confer power to make provision in relation to the Special Court for Sierra Leone corresponding to that made in relation to the International Criminal Court by sections 42 to 48 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001.

[18th June 2007]

Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1The Special Court for Sierra LeoneE+W

After section 77 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17) (the title to which becomes “International Tribunals established by UN Security Council resolution”), insert—

77AThe Special Court for Sierra Leone

(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make in relation to the Special Court for Sierra Leone provision—

(a)having effect in England and Wales, and

(b)corresponding to that made in relation to the ICC by sections 42 to 48 (enforcement of sentences of imprisonment), with any necessary modifications.

(2)An Order in Council made under this section must be laid before Parliament after it is made.

2Extent and short titleE+W

(1)This Act extends to England and Wales only.

(2)This Act may be cited as the International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007.