The Court shall be independent and impartial in the exercise of its judicial functions.
The Court shall respect freedom of religion, belief, conscience, and the right to hold no religious belief.
The Court shall treat every person equally before the law, without discrimination on the grounds of nationality, religion, belief, ethnicity, sex, political opinion, or other status.
The Court shall determine cases in accordance with this Treaty, applicable international law, and the fundamental principles of a fair and impartial judicial process.
Proceedings shall be conducted openly and transparently, subject only to restrictions necessary to protect victims, witnesses, children, confidential information, national security, or the proper administration of justice.
The Court shall respect the dignity, fundamental rights, and safety of victims, witnesses, accused persons, and all other persons participating in its proceedings.
No State, organisation, public official, private individual, or other person shall be above the law within the jurisdiction of the Court.
A person's refusal to recognise the Court, refusal to attend proceedings, or location outside the jurisdiction shall not, by itself, prevent the Court from determining a case where the Court otherwise has lawful jurisdiction and the requirements of a fair trial have been satisfied.
The Court shall recognise and apply applicable laws concerning the identification, restraint, recovery, confiscation, and return of the proceeds of crime, subject to this Treaty and applicable international law.