PART II - REQUESTS

5. Request to Mauritius

(2) The Central Authority may, in respect of a request under subsection (1) from a foreign State -

(b) refuse the request, in whole or in part, on the ground -
(iv) of absence of dual criminality, where granting the request would require a court in Mauritius to make an order in respect of any person or property in respect of conduct which does not constitute an offence, nor gives rise to a confiscation or restraining order, in Mauritius ;

PART II - REQUESTS

5. Request to Mauritius

(2) The Central Authority may, in respect of a request under subsection (1) from a foreign State -

(b) refuse the request, in whole or in part, on the ground -
(v) that the request relates to an offence under military law, or a law relating to military obligations, which would not be an offence under ordinary criminal law ;

Article 22
Nullum crimen sine lege
1. A person shall not be criminally responsible under this Statute unless the conduct in question constitutes, at the time it takes place, a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court.
2. The definition of a crime shall be strictly construed and shall not be extended by analogy. In case of ambiguity, the definition shall be interpreted in favour of the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted.
3. This article shall not affect the characterization of any conduct as criminal under international law independently of this Statute.