PART VIII
PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OR THIRD PARTY INFORMATION
National Security
159. (1) This section applies if a person who has been requested to give information or evidence—
(a) refuses to do so on the ground that disclosure would prejudice the national security interests of Trinidad and Tobago; or
(b) refers the matter to the Attorney General on the ground that disclosure would prejudice the national security interests of Trinidad and Tobago.
(2) If this section applies, the Attorney General shall determine whether or not he is of the opinion that the giving of information or evidence would prejudice Trinidad and Tobago’s national security interests.
(3) If the Attorney General confirms that he is of the opinion that disclosure would prejudice Trinidad and Tobago’s national security interests, the matter shall be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 161 and 162.
(4) If, having followed the specified process, the matter has not been resolved, the Attorney General may refuse the request or decline to authorize the provision of the information or giving of the evidence, as the case may be.
160. (1) If, in any circumstances other than those specified in sections 158 and 159, the Attorney General is of the opinion that the disclosure of information or documents to the ICC would prejudice Trinidad and Tobago’s national security interests, the matter shall be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 161 and 162.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), this section applies if the Attorney General learns that information or documents are being, or are likely to be, disclosed at any stage of the proceedings, and intervenes in accordance with article 72(4) of the Statute.
(3) If, having followed the specified process, the matter has not been resolved and the ICC has not made an order for disclosure under article 72(7)(b)(i) of the Statute, the Attorney General may refuse the request or decline to authorize the provision of the information or giving of the evidence, as the case may be.
Confidentiality re national security
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