Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00313:section:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00313
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 12
Character Range: 36641–37711

12  Request that may raise problems relating to Australia's international obligations to a foreign country
 (1) This section applies where the Attorney‑General consults with the ICC because the execution of a request for cooperation may raise problems relating to Australia's obligations to a foreign country under international law or international agreements as mentioned in article 98 of the Statute.
 (2) If, after the consultation, the Attorney‑General is satisfied that the execution of the request would not conflict with any of those obligations, the Attorney‑General must sign a certificate stating that the execution of the request does not conflict with any of those obligations.
 (3) A certificate signed under subsection (2) is conclusive evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.
 (4) If, after the consultation, the Attorney‑General is not satisfied as mentioned in subsection (2), the Attorney‑General must postpone the execution of the request unless and until the foreign country has made the necessary waiver or given the necessary consent.