Section 2: Purpose

The purpose of this Act is- (a) to give the force of law in Uganda, to the Statute; (b) to implement obligations assumed by Uganda under the Statute; (c) to make further provision in Uganda's law for the punishment of the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes; (d) to enable Uganda to co-operate with the ICC in the performance of its functions, including the investigation and prosecution of persons accused of having committed crimes referred to in the Statute; (e) to provide for the arrest and surrender to the ICC of persons alleged to have committed crimes referred to in the Statute; (f) to provide for various forms of requests for assistance to the ICC; (g) to enable Ugandan courts to try, convict and sentence persons who have committed crimes referred to in the Statute; (h) to enable the ICC to conduct proceedings in Uganda; and (i) to enforce any sentence imposed or order made by the ICC.