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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The International Criminal Court Act 2001 (Overseas Territories) Order 2009

PART 5
OFFENCES UNDER DOMESTIC LAW

Introduction

Meaning of “ancillary offence”
59.—(1) (a) aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of an offence,

PART 5
OFFENCES UNDER DOMESTIC LAW

Introduction

Meaning of “ancillary offence”
59. (2) In subsection (1)(a) the reference to aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring is to such conduct, however expressed, that in relation to an indictable offence would be punishable under the law of the Territory, whether under any provision of that law or at common law.

PART 5
OFFENCES UNDER DOMESTIC LAW

Supplementary provisions

Responsibility of commanders and other superiors
69. (4) A person responsible under this section for an offence is regarded as aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of the offence.

Rome Statute

Article 25 Individual criminal responsibility

3. In accordance with this Statute, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court if that person:

(b) Orders, solicits or induces the commission of such a crime which in fact occurs or is attempted;