Transfer of forfeitures to the ICC

Independent State of Samoa

International Criminal Court Act 2007, No.26

PART VI
ENFORCEMENT OF SENTENCES AND ORDERS OF THE ICC IN SAMOA


97. Transfer of funds realized to ICC -

The Minister shall arrange for the transfer of funds realized through the enforcement of a fine under section 95 or a forfeiture order under section 96 to the ICC (subject to the deduction of reasonable costs related to the enforcement procedure).

Rome Statute

Article 79 Trust Fund

1. A Trust Fund shall be established by decision of the Assembly of States Parties for the benefit of victims of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court, and of the families of such victims.

2. The Court may order money and other property collected through fines or forfeiture to be transferred, by order of the Court, to the Trust Fund.

3. The Trust Fund shall be managed according to criteria to be determined by the Assembly of States Parties.

Article 109 Enforcement of fines and forfeiture measures

3. Property, or the proceeds of the sale of real property or, where appropriate, the sale of other property, which is obtained by a State Party as a result of its enforcement of a judgement of the Court shall be transferred to the Court.