'National prosecution for offences against the administration of justice' in document 'Georgia - ICC Cooperation Law'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter II
National State Agency Responsible for Cooperation between the International Court and Georgia

Article 3. A national state agency responsible for cooperation between the International Court and Georgia

3. In the course of cooperating with the International Court, the Responsible Agency shall have the authority:

h) in accordance with Article 70(4)(b) of the Statute, forward a request on conduct of criminal proceedings received from the International Court to an appropriate competent state authority;

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 70
Offences against the administration of justice
4. (b) Upon request by the Court, whenever it deems it proper, the State Party shall submit the case to its competent authorities for the purpose of prosecution. Those authorities shall treat such cases with diligence and devote sufficient resources to enable them to be conducted effectively.