Chapter IV Offenses That Obstruct the Administration of the ICC
(Perjury, etc.)
Article 57 (1) When a witness who has sworn an oath pursuant to the provisions of article 69, paragraph 1 of the Statute has given a false statement, he/she shall be punished by imprisonment with work for no fewer than three months and up to ten years.
(2) When a person who has committed the crime set forth in the preceding paragraph confesses before a judicial decision becomes final and binding with regard to the criminal case before the ICC for which he/she has testified, the punishment may be reduced or he/she may be exempted from it.
(3) When an expert witness, interpreter, or translator who has sworn an oath in accordance with procedure at the ICC has given a false expert opinion or interpretation or made a false translation, the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs shall apply.
PART II CRIMES
Chapter XX Crimes of Perjury
(Perjury)
Article 169 When a witness who has sworn in accordance with law gives false testimony, imprisonment for not less than 3 months but not more than 10 years is imposed.
PART II CRIMES
Chapter XX Crimes of Perjury
(False Expert Opinion or Interpreting)
Article 171 An expert witness or interpreter who has sworn in accordance with laws and gives a false expert opinion or makes a false interpretation or translation is to be dealt with in the same manner as prescribed for in the preceding two Articles.
1. The Court shall have jurisdiction over the following offences against its administration of justice when committed intentionally:
(a) Giving false testimony when under an obligation pursuant to article 69, paragraph 1, to tell the truth;