Chapter 3 Operation of the Office

• Author: International Criminal Court
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Chapter 3

Operation of the Ofce

Section 1 General provisions

Regulation 13

Independence of the Ofce of the Prosecutor

In all operational activities of the Ofce, at headquarters and in the eld, the Prosecutor shall ensure that the

Ofce and its members maintain their full independence and do not seek or act on instructions from any external

source.

Regulation 14

Prosecutorial Strategy

1. The Ofce shall make public its Prosecutorial Strategy and shall contribute to the Court’s Strategic Plan.

2. As appropriate, the Ofce shall make public policy papers that reect the key principles and criteria of the

Prosecutorial Strategy.

Regulation 15

Public information and outreach

1. The Ofce shall disseminate information on its activities to, and respond to enquiries from States,

international organisations, victims, non-governmental organisations and the general public, with a

particular focus on the communities affected by the work of the Ofce, as appropriate in coordination

with the Registry. In doing so, the Ofce shall at all times ensure compliance with its statutory obligations

and the decisions of the Chambers regarding condentiality, and the safety and well-being of victims,

witnesses, Ofce staff and other persons at risk on account of their interaction with the Court.

2. The Ofce shall contribute to the Court’s outreach strategies and activities.

Regulation 16

Views of victims

The Ofce shall, in coordination with the Victims Participation and Reparations Section of the Registry, as

appropriate, seek and receive the views of the victims at all stages of its work in order to be mindful of and to take

into account their interests.

Regulation 17

Professional conduct

The Ofce shall ensure compliance with the Staff Rules and Regulations and Administrative Instructions of

the Court in order to ensure that its staff members uphold the highest standards of efciency, competence and

integrity.

Regulation 18

Training

The Ofce shall provide comprehensive and ongoing training on a regular basis for its entire staff in order to

ensure the highest standards of efciency, competence and integrity as well as to contribute to their career

development.

Regulation 19

Duty roster of ofcers

The Ofce, Divisions and Support Sections shall establish a duty roster of ofcers responsible for dealing with

urgent matters arising outside of working hours.

Regulation 20

Institutional arrangements with the Registry

For those areas where the Ofce primarily relies on the Registry’s services and other areas which fall within the

mandate of the Registry, the Ofce shall seek to establish institutional arrangements with the Registry. Such

arrangements shall provide the framework for cohesive operations, taking into account the independence of the

Ofce and the neutrality of the Registry.