International Crimes Act

36. Procedure for bail

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

36. Procedure for bail

(1)If an application for bail is made, the Cabinet Secretary shall notify the ICC, which may make recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary, which shall be conveyed to the High Court.

(2)Before rendering its decision, the High Court shall consider any recommendations that the ICC has made, including any recommendations on measures to prevent the escape of the person.

(3)If the person is granted bail, the Cabinet Secretary shall, if the ICC requests, provide periodic reports to the ICC on the person’s bail status.

(4)This section shall apply, with any necessary modifications, to any bail application made during the period until the person is surrendered to the ICC or discharged according to law.[Cf. Rome Statute, article 59(2) - (6).]

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Source: Kenya Law