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 —

(a)

be given as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of the request and before the request is processed; and

(b)

be accompanied by —

(i)

a copy of the request;

(ii)

copies of all relevant documents;

(iii)

a summary of the material facts supporting the request; and

(iv)

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.