Section 14: International obligations
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14. International obligations
(1) Where the Attorney-General considers that the execution of a request
for the arrest and surrender of a person may be in conflict with the obligations of Mauritius to a foreign country under international law or international
agreements referred to in Article 98 of the Statute, he shall consult with the
International Criminal Court.
(2) Where, after the consultation, the Attorney-General is satisfied that
the execution of the request would not conflict with any of the obligations
referred to in subsection (1), the Attorney-General shall 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) shall be conclusive evidence
of the matters stated in the certificate.
(4) Where, after the consultation, the Attorney-General is not satisfied
that the execution of the request would not conflict with any of the obligations referred to in subsection (1), the Attorney-General shall postpone the
execution of the request unless and until the foreign country has made the
necessary waiver or given the necessary consent.
(5) Notwithstanding any other enactment, a request under this Part may
be executed in respect of an offence which was committed prior to the
commencement of this Act.