82 Assistance in gathering evidence
(1) This section applies if the ICC requests, under any of Articles 19(8), 56, 64, or 93(1)(b) of the Statute, that—
(a) evidence be taken in New Zealand; or
(b) documents or other articles in New Zealand be produced.
(2) The Attorney-General may give authority for the request to proceed if the Attorney-General is satisfied that—
(a) the request relates to an investigation being conducted by the Prosecutor or to a proceeding before the ICC; and
(b) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the evidence can be taken or, as the case may be, the documents or other articles can be produced in New Zealand.
83 Taking evidence
(1) If the Attorney-General gives authority for a request relating to the taking of evidence to proceed, the statement of each witness must be taken in writing on the oath or affirmation of that witness by a District Court Judge.
(2) The Judge who takes evidence under subsection (1), must—
(a) certify that the evidence was taken by the Judge; and
(b) ensure that the evidence, as certified, is sent to the Attorney-General.
Compare: 1995 No 27 s 22
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:
(b) The taking of evidence, including testimony under oath, and the production of evidence, including expert opinions and reports necessary to the Court;