Part 4—Other requests by ICC
Division 3—Restrictions on provision of assistance
54 Postponement where ongoing Australian investigation or prosecution would be interfered with
(3) Before making a decision to postpone the execution of a request, the Attorney-General must consider whether the assistance could be provided immediately subject to conditions.
Part 8—Protection of Australia’s national security interests
149 Procedure where no resolution
(2) If:
(a) the ICC determines that the disclosure 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 145 or 146; and
(c) the Attorney-General is of the opinion that Australia’s national security interests would be prejudiced by the disclosure; and
(d) the ICC requests further consultations for the purpose of considering the representations, which may include hearings in camera and ex parte;
the Attorney-General must consult with the ICC.
5. Before denying a request for assistance under paragraph 1 (l), the requested State shall consider whether the assistance can be provided subject to specified conditions, or whether the assistance can be provided at a later date or in an alternative manner, provided that if the Court or the Prosecutor accepts the assistance subject to conditions, the Court or the Prosecutor shall abide by them.