Chapter 2 Administration of the Office

• Author: International Criminal Court
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Chapter 2

Administration of the Ofce

Section 1 General provisions

Regulation 4

Executive Committee

1. The Executive Committee (ExCom) shall be composed of the Prosecutor and the Heads of the three

Divisions of the Ofce.

2. ExCom shall provide advice to the Prosecutor, be responsible for the development and adoption of the

strategies, policies and budget of the Ofce, provide strategic guidance on all the activities of the Ofce and

coordinate them.

Regulation 5

Divisions and Sections

The Ofce shall be comprised of three Divisions and two Support Sections: the Jurisdiction, Complementarity

and Cooperation Division, the Investigation Division, the Prosecution Division, the Services Section and the

Legal Advisory Section.

Regulation 6

Expert advice on sexual and gender violence, violence against children and other issues

In accordance with article 42, paragraph 9:

(a) expertise related to sexual and gender violence and violence against children shall be provided by the

Gender and Children Unit of the Ofce; and

(b) a Special Gender Advisor and advisors on other matters shall provide additional expertise to the

Prosecutor and ExCom.

Section 2 Divisions

Regulation 7

Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division

The Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division shall be responsible for:

(a) the preliminary examination and evaluation of information pursuant to articles 15 and 53, paragraph

1 and rules 48 and 104 and the preparation of reports and recommendations to assist the Prosecutor

in determining whether there is a reasonable basis to proceed with an investigation;

(b) the provision of analysis and legal advice to ExCom on issues of jurisdiction and admissibility at all

stages of investigations and proceedings;

(c) the provision of legal advice to ExCom on cooperation, the coordination and transmission of requests

for cooperation made by the Ofce under Part 9 of the Statute, the negotiation of agreements and

arrangements pursuant to article 54, paragraph 3; and

(d) the coordination of cooperation and information-sharing networks.

Regulation 8

Investigation Division

The Investigation Division shall be responsible for:

(a) the preparation of the necessary security plans and protection policies for each case to ensure the

safety and well-being of victims, witnesses, Ofce staff, and persons at risk on account of their

interaction with the Court, in adherence with good practices and in cooperation and coordination

with the Registry, when required, on matters relating to protection and support;

(b) the provision of investigative expertise and support;

(c) the preparation and coordination of eld deployment of Ofce staff; and