BWBV0006437
Geldig vanaf 16-12-2014
Artikel 12
Overeenkomst inzake de rechtspositie van de strijdkrachten voor militair personeel en troepenuitrusting tussen de Staat Qatar en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
1. Members of the Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands are responsible for respecting laws, customs, traditions and existing regulations in the State of Qatar.
2. The courts of the State of Qatar retain jurisdiction for all civil cases and criminal cases (felonies, lesser and major misdemeanors) committed in territory of the State of Qatar by members of the Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands as long as such acts are punishable under the laws of the State of Qatar.
3. The Netherlands authorities are entitled to exercise their jurisdiction over their personnel in cases of offences (crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors), as well as civil cases committed by its own personnel against their property, safety, fellow personnel or equipment.
4. Both parties are allowed, upon a request from the other party, to relinquish legal jurisdiction. In such case, either side pledges to report to the other, as quickly as possible, the results/ dispositions of the case and the measures taken.
5. The authorities from the State of Qatar and of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will co-operate in investigations in accordance with the laws of the State of Qatar. Likewise, both parties will co-operate in gathering and collecting evidence, and in the handling of items and documents pertaining to crimes and their return in proper condition.
6. The requirement of a pledge to return such items can be requested by the authorities representing either Party before such items are delivered to the authorities of the other party.
7. The authorities of the State of Qatar are responsible for informing the other party in case of the apprehension of any member of the personnel of the Defence forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In the event that a member of the Defence Forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is to stand trial before courts in the State of Qatar, they are entitled to: a) Speedy trial, as practical.
b) Be sufficiently informed of the charges against him be properly notified of the date of the court hearing.
c) Be represented by a lawyer.
d) A competent translator. The attendance of a representative from his/her embassy to his/her trial.
a) Speedy trial, as practical.
b) Be sufficiently informed of the charges against him be properly notified of the date of the court hearing.
c) Be represented by a lawyer.
d) A competent translator.
2. The courts of the State of Qatar retain jurisdiction for all civil cases and criminal cases (felonies, lesser and major misdemeanors) committed in territory of the State of Qatar by members of the Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands as long as such acts are punishable under the laws of the State of Qatar.
3. The Netherlands authorities are entitled to exercise their jurisdiction over their personnel in cases of offences (crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors), as well as civil cases committed by its own personnel against their property, safety, fellow personnel or equipment.
4. Both parties are allowed, upon a request from the other party, to relinquish legal jurisdiction. In such case, either side pledges to report to the other, as quickly as possible, the results/ dispositions of the case and the measures taken.
5. The authorities from the State of Qatar and of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will co-operate in investigations in accordance with the laws of the State of Qatar. Likewise, both parties will co-operate in gathering and collecting evidence, and in the handling of items and documents pertaining to crimes and their return in proper condition.
6. The requirement of a pledge to return such items can be requested by the authorities representing either Party before such items are delivered to the authorities of the other party.
7. The authorities of the State of Qatar are responsible for informing the other party in case of the apprehension of any member of the personnel of the Defence forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In the event that a member of the Defence Forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is to stand trial before courts in the State of Qatar, they are entitled to: a) Speedy trial, as practical.
b) Be sufficiently informed of the charges against him be properly notified of the date of the court hearing.
c) Be represented by a lawyer.
d) A competent translator. The attendance of a representative from his/her embassy to his/her trial.
a) Speedy trial, as practical.
b) Be sufficiently informed of the charges against him be properly notified of the date of the court hearing.
c) Be represented by a lawyer.
d) A competent translator.
- Citeren als
- Art. 12
- Geldig vanaf
- Status
- Geldend recht
- Identificatie
- BWBV0006437
- Officiële bron
- wetten.overheid.nl