§ 262-1. — Restriction relating to United States accession to any new international criminal tribunal.
[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 22USC262-1]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 7--INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC.
Sec. 262-1. Restriction relating to United States accession to
any new international criminal tribunal
(a) Prohibition
The United States shall not become a party to any new international
criminal tribunal, nor give legal effect to the jurisdiction of such a
tribunal over any matter described in subsection (b) of this section,
except pursuant to--
(1) a treaty made under Article II, section 2, clause 2 of the
Constitution of the United States on or after October 21, 1998; or
(2) any statute enacted by Congress on or after October 21,
1998.
(b) Jurisdiction described
The jurisdiction described in this section is jurisdiction over--
(1) persons found, property located, or acts or omissions
committed, within the territory of the United States; or
(2) nationals of the United States, wherever found.
(c) Statutory construction
Nothing in this section precludes sharing information, expertise, or
other forms of assistance with such tribunal.
(d) ``New international criminal tribunal'' defined
The term ``new international criminal tribunal'' means any permanent
international criminal tribunal established on or after October 21,
1998, and does not include--
(1) the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons
Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law
in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia, as established by United
Nations Security Council Resolution 827 of May 25, 1993; or
(2) the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons
Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of
International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda
and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such
Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighboring States, as
established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 955 of
November 8, 1994.
(Pub. L. 105-277, div. G, subdiv. B, title XXV, Sec. 2502, Oct. 21,
1998, 112 Stat. 2681-836.)
Restriction Relating to United States Accession to the International
Criminal Court
Pub. L. 106-113, div. B, Sec. 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VII,
Sec. 705], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-460, formerly set out as
a note under this section, was transferred and is classified to section
7401 of this title.
Prohibition on Extradition or Transfer of United States Citizens to the
International Criminal Court
Pub. L. 106-113, div. B, Sec. 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VII,
Sec. 706], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-461, formerly set out as
a note under this section, was transferred and is classified to section
7402 of this title.
