Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00313:section:80
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00313
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 80
Character Range: 110585–111560

80  Protecting victims and witnesses and preserving evidence
 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) the ICC requests assistance in protecting victims or witnesses or preserving evidence; and
 (b) the Attorney‑General is satisfied that:
 (i) the request relates to an investigation being conducted by the Prosecutor or a proceeding before the ICC; and
 (ii) the assistance sought is not prohibited by Australian law.
 (2) The Attorney‑General is to execute the request by authorising, in writing, the provision of the assistance.
 (3) If the Attorney‑General authorises the provision of the assistance, an appropriate authority is to:
 (a) give effect to the request; and
 (b) prepare such report on his or her efforts as he or she considers to be appropriate in the circumstances; and
 (c) send the report to the Attorney‑General.

Division 14—Identification, tracing, and freezing or seizure, of proceeds of crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC

Subdivision A—Preliminary