Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act Repeal Bill [B23- 2016]

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Submissions are now closed (since 03 March 2017)

Justice and Correctional Services

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services invites you to make written submissions on the Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act Repeal Bill [B23- 2016]

The purpose of the Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act Repeal Bill is to:
▪ repeal the Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act, 2002; and
▪ to provide for matters connected therewith.

The Committee also invites members of the public to comment of the following:

  • Instrument of Withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996;
  • Declaratory Statement by the Republic of South Africa on the Decision to Withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; and
  • Explanatory Memorandum on South Africa’s Withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Submissions must be received by no later than 8 March 2017. Please indicate if you are interested in making a verbal presentation. Public hearings will be held in Parliament.

Comments can be emailed to Mr. V Ramaano at [email protected] by no later than Wednesday, 8 March 2017

For Public hearings' dates and enquiries please contact Mr V Ramaano on tel (021) 403 3820 or cell 083 709 8427

Issued by Hon. Dr Mathole Motshekga, MP, Chairperson: PC on Justice and Correctional Services