THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN INTERIM

AGREEMENT ON THE WEST BANK

AND THE GAZA STRIP

ANNEX IV

Protocol Concerning Legal Affairs

Index

• ARTICLE I - Criminal Jurisdiction
• ARTICLE II - Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
• ARTICLE III - Civil Jurisdiction
• ARTICLE IV - Legal Assistance in Civil Matters

ARTICLE I

Criminal Jurisdiction

1. The criminal jurisdiction of the Council covers all offenses committed by Palestinians and/or non - Israelis in the Territory, subject to the provisions of this Article.
   
   

For the purposes of this Annex, "Territory" means West Bank territory except for Area C which, except for the Settlements and the military locations, will be gradually transferred to the Palestinian side in accordance with this Agreement, and Gaza Strip territory except for the Settlements and the Military Installation Area.

2. In addition, the Council has criminal jurisdiction over Palestinians and their visitors who have committed offenses against Palestinians or their visitors in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in areas outside the Territory, provided that the offense is not related to Israel's security interests.
   
   
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph a. above, the criminal jurisdiction of each side over offenses committed in Area B shall be in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2.a of Article XIII of this Agreement.

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