Chapter 5 Grounds for Refusing Cooperation
Article 21
Grounds for refusing cooperation
1. Unless otherwise provided for by bilateral or multilateral agreements of Georgia, the appropriate law enforcement authorities of Georgia may fully or partially refuse to carry out international cooperation in the law enforcement, if:
b. the cooperation is likely to affect the sovereignty, security, public order or other essential interests of Georgia;
4. In accordance with article 72, a State Party may deny a request for assistance, in whole or in part, only if the request concerns the production of any documents or disclosure of evidence which relates to its national security.