Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (International Criminal Tribunals) Regulations
Regulation 4
Procedure upon receipt of request and grounds for refusal of request
Subregulation 1
Upon receipt of a request for assistance from the Tribunal, the Attorney-General shall cause a notice of the request to be given to the Minister.
Subregulation 2
The notice under paragraph (1) shall —
be given as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of the request and before the request is processed; and
be accompanied by —
a copy of the request;
copies of all relevant documents;
a summary of the material facts supporting the request; and
such other matters and information as the Minister may require.
Subregulation 3
A request by the Tribunal for assistance shall be refused if, after receipt of a notice under this regulation, the Minister informs the Attorney-General that complying with the request would prejudice the sovereignty, security, public order or national interest of Singapore or that there are special circumstances justifying non-compliance.
Subregulation 4
Where a request from the Tribunal has been complied with, the Attorney-General shall, if the Minister so requires, provide the Minister with particulars of any evidence, documents or other assistance provided pursuant to the request.