Uganda

The International Criminal Court Act 2010

Part VII – Protection of National Security or Third Party Information

National Security

81. National security issues to be dealt with under article 72.
If an issue relating to Uganda’s national security interests arises at any stage of any proceedings before the ICC, the issue shall be dealt with in the manner provided in article 72 of the Statute and this Part.

84. Other situations involving national security
(1) If, in any circumstances other than those specified in sections 82 and 83, the Minister is of the opinion that the disclosure of information or documents to the ICC would prejudice Uganda’s national security interests, the matter shall be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 85 and 86.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), this section applies if the Minister 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) Where, 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 Minister may refuse the request or decline to authorise the provision of the information or giving of the evidence, as the case may be.


88. Disclosure of information provided by third party.

(2) If the originator is a State Party that consents to disclosure of the information or document, the Minister shall, subject to article 72 of the Statute, provide that information or document to the ICC.


Keywords

Confidentiality re national security



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