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.
1. Les États Parties font droit, conformément aux dispositions du présent chapitre et aux procédures prévues par leur législation nationale, aux demandes d'assistance de la Cour liées à une enquête ou à des poursuites et concernant :
j) La protection des victimes et des témoins et la préservation des éléments de preuve ;