Preservation of evidence - national proceedings

Republic of Iraq

Iraq - Criminal Procedure Code 1971 (2010) EN

Book 2: Investigation of Offences, Collection of Evidence and Initial Investigation
Section 1: Investigating Offences 39-46

Article 42

Crime scene officers are required to use all possible means to preserve evidence of an offence.

Book 2: Investigation of Offences, Collection of Evidence and Initial Investigation
Section 1: Investigating Offences 39-46
Article 44

When a crime scene officer goes to the place where a witnessed offence has occurred he may forbid those present to leave or move away from the scene of the offence until an official record has been made. He may also summon immediately any other person who may be able to supply information establishing the facts of the case; if any person refuses such summons the investigating officer shall note the refusal in the official record.

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:

(j) The protection of victims and witnesses and the preservation of evidence;