I. General Provisions

Article 8
Communications with the International Criminal Court and International Tribunals

(1) As a rule, communications with the International Criminal Court or International Tribunals shall take place via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Documents relating to the execution of requests shall also be conveyed to the Court or Tribunal via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cases where such requests reach the Liechtenstein judicial or administrative authorities through other channels.

(2) Courts and the public prosecutor shall address information and any documents relating to the execution of requests to the Ministry of Justice for onward transmission.

(3) In urgent cases, and in the context of judicial assistance in criminal matters, the Liechtenstein authorities may communicate directly with the International Criminal Court or International Tribunal or via the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). Further, in urgent cases, any means of communication may be used which will allow the production of a written record such that the authenticity of the request may be verified. Requests thus transmitted require confirmation via the channel provided for in paragraph 1 above.

(4) Requests from the International Criminal Court or an International Tribunal shall be in writing. Written requests from the International Criminal Court and the supporting material shall be submitted in German or accompanied by a certified translation into German. Requests and supporting material from an International Tribunal shall be accompanied by translations into English or French. Executions of requests from the International Criminal Court and photocopies for the purpose of deferral of a case to it do not require translation.