2. Objects of the Act
(2) This Act makes provision for the giving of assistance by the competent authorities of one country (in this Act referred to as "the requested country") in respect of criminal matters arising in another country (in this Act referred to as "the requesting country").
(a) The Court shall have the authority to make requests to States Parties for cooperation. The requests shall be transmitted through the diplomatic channel or any other appropriate channel as may be designated by each State Party upon ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. Subsequent changes to the designation shall be made by each State Party in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.