Transfer of forfeitures to the ICC

Latvia

Latvia - Criminal Procedure Code 2005 (2022) EN

Section 903. Execution of Rulings of Financial Nature of an International Court

(2) The execution of a fine, or confiscation of criminally acquired property, determined by an international court shall take place in accordance with the procedures provided for in the laws and regulations of Latvia, without harming the bona fide rights of third persons.

(3) The competent authority shall take the measures provided for in this Law in order to regain the value of the income, property, or assets thereof that are to be confiscated on the basis of a decision of an international court. Obtained property or income shall be transferred to the international court.

Rome Statute

Article 79 Trust Fund

1. A Trust Fund shall be established by decision of the Assembly of States Parties for the benefit of victims of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court, and of the families of such victims.

2. The Court may order money and other property collected through fines or forfeiture to be transferred, by order of the Court, to the Trust Fund.

3. The Trust Fund shall be managed according to criteria to be determined by the Assembly of States Parties.

Article 109 Enforcement of fines and forfeiture measures

3. Property, or the proceeds of the sale of real property or, where appropriate, the sale of other property, which is obtained by a State Party as a result of its enforcement of a judgement of the Court shall be transferred to the Court.