Obligation to inform the Court of reasons for denial of assistance

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan - Criminal Procedure Code (EN) 2000

SPECIAL PART

SECTION ELEVEN
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

Chapter LVII
LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS

Article 492. Refusal of requests for legal assistance

492.1. If the provision of legal assistance may conflict with the legislation of the Azerbaijan Republic or may be detrimental to the sovereignty and security of the Azerbaijan Republic, the provision of such assistance may be refused.

492.2. Any decision to refuse legal assistance shall be made by the head of the prosecuting authority of the Azerbaijan Republic to which the request is addressed or by a court of the Azerbaijan Republic. The requesting competent authority of the foreign state shall be informed of the refusal and of the reasons for it.

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.