Examination of witnesses - national proceedings

Republic of Mauritius

Mauritius- Criminal Procedure Act 1853 EN

54. Witness examined in absence of accused

Where on a warrant for crime the accused has not been found, or after being apprehended has escaped, the Magistrate of the district where the offence is alleged to have been committed shall, notwithstanding the absence of the accused, proceed to examine witnesses upon the facts and circumstances of the case, in the manner prescribed for such offence.

Rome Statute

Article 93 Other forms of cooperation

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:

(c) The questioning of any person being investigated or prosecuted;