Georgia

Law of Georgia on Cooperation between the International Criminal Court and Georgia

Chapter IV
Request of the International Court


Article 11. Review and execution of a request

1.The Responsible Agency reviews the request received and determines a state authority competent to execute the request; also specifies possible measures within the framework of cooperation.

2.If immediate execution of the request may hinder an on-going investigation or prosecution of a case not related to the request, the Responsible Agency may, in accordance with Article 94 of the Statute suspend execution of the request for a period to be agreed upon with the International Court. This period shall not exceed the time limit prescribed by the Code of Cirminal Procedure of Georgia for the completion of investigation.

3.After a request is reviewed, the Responsible Agency decides whether to cooperate or not and scope of cooperation.

4.The Responsible Agency or/and the authority appointed to execute the request shall forward a decision on accepting the request to persons who under this Law are entitled to challenge it and who have a residence or operate in Georgia.

Keywords

National procedures for execution of cooperation request
Cooperation of State



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