Obligation to inform the Court of reasons for denial of assistance

Swiss Confederation

Federal Law on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court 2001

CHAPTER II: COOPERATION WITH THE COURT
Section 3: Communication with the Court

Art. 10 Form and transmission of requests of the Court

4 The Central Authority shall immediately inform the Court of the inadmissibility or denial of a request and shall explain its decision. The Central Authority shall consult with the Court before the definite denial of a request.

Rome Statute

Article 93 Other forms of cooperation

6. If a request for assistance is denied, the requested State Party shall promptly inform the Court or the Prosecutor of the reasons for such denial.