CHAPTER II
LETTERS ROGATORY
Article 26
Preliminary measures
At the request of the foreign judicial authorities and in conformity with the domestic legislation, a local judicial authority takes preliminary measures for the safekeeping of evidence, of objects that can be confiscated, of the existing situation or the defence of lawful interests that are endangered.
1. States Parties shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Part and under procedures of national law, comply with requests by the Court to provide the following assistance in relation to investigations or prosecutions:
(j) The protection of victims and witnesses and the preservation of evidence;