New Zealand

International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000

PART 8 - PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OR THIRD PARTY INFORMATION

National security

162.
Procedure where no resolution—

(2)The Attorney-General must use his or her best endeavours with a view to reaching a mutually satisfactory outcome if—

(a)the ICC determines that the evidence is relevant and necessary for the establishment of the guilt or innocence of the accused; and

(b)the issue of disclosure arises in the circumstances specified in section 158 or section 159 and the Attorney-General is of the opinion that New Zealand's national security interests would be prejudiced by disclosure; and

(c)the ICC requests further consultations for the purpose of considering the representations, which may include hearings in camera and ex parte.

Keywords

Consultations with the Court



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