Rome Statute
Part 4: Composition and Administration of the Court

Article Art. 45
Solemn undertaking

Before taking up their respective duties under this Statute, the judges, the Prosecutor, the Deputy Prosecutors, the Registrar and the Deputy Registrar shall each make a solemn undertaking in open court to exercise his or her respective functions impartially and conscientiously.

Source: Article 45 — Solemn undertaking, https://www.icc-cpi.int/Publications/Rome-Statute.pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

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Organs of the Court 35
Service of judges 36
Qualifications, nomination and election of judges 37
Judicial vacancies 38
The Presidency 39
Chambers 40
Independence of the judges 41
Excusing and disqualification of judges 42
The Office of the Prosecutor 43
The Registry 44
Staff 45
Solemn undertaking 46
Removal from office 47
Disciplinary measures 48
Privileges and immunities 49
Salaries, allowances and expenses 50
Official and working languages 51
Rules of Procedure and Evidence 52
Regulations of the Court

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May 26, 2025

Art. 45’s source at icc-cpi.int

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Original Source: Article 45 — Solemn undertaking, https://www.icc-cpi.int/Publications/Rome-Statute.pdf (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Rome Statute Part 4: Composition and Administration of the Court

Article Art. 45 Solemn undertaking

Rome Statute
Part 4: Composition and Administration of the Court

Article Art. 45
Solemn undertaking