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International Criminal Court (Remand Time) Order 2008

The first question was: what is the maximum time limit when a formal request is received? There is no maximum under the statute. It would depend on how long the proceedings would take, but it is intended that the procedure would be fairly brief, as issues to be considered by the court are time-limited to the order and the warrant issued by the court. On the route to appeal, once a Section 2 warrant has been received it is for the magistrate’s court to decide whether to make a delivery order. If the court makes a delivery order, it can be challenged by the person concerned by applying to the High Court for a writ of habeas corpus. On tracking units, there is a mechanism for the ICC to inform the UK of the likelihood of persons coming, but I am not fully aware of the detail that would apply or of the procedures, so I will get back to the noble Lord in due course, if that is acceptable. I hope that I have not missed any questions on the order. I appreciate the views expressed by colleagues and many of the wider concerns of those affected by the order. We are grateful for the ongoing support of colleagues in the House. It is the view that the order is necessary to allow the UK to continue to fulfil its obligations to the International Criminal Court, particularly those found in its rules and procedures. In this way, the UK can continue to support the court fully in its important work. With the caveat that I will respond to some questions in writing, I commend the order to the Committee. On Question, Motion agreed to.