PART 8 - PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OR THIRD PARTY INFORMATION
National security
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Part 9 request involving national security—
(1)If a request for assistance made under Part 9 of the Statute appears to concern the production of any documents or disclosure of evidence that would, in the opinion of the Attorney-General, prejudice New Zealand's national security interests, that request must be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 161 and 162.
(2)If, having followed the specified process the matter is not able to be resolved, the Attorney-General may refuse the request or decline to authorise the production of the documents or giving of the evidence, as the case may be.
Cf Statute, articles 72(1), 93(4), 99(5)
Confidentiality re request for cooperation and supporting documentation
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