Act 11 International Criminal Court Act 2010 82. Part 9 request involving national security. (1) If a request for assistance made under Part 9 of the Statute appears to concern the production of any documents or disclosure of evidence that would, in the opinion of the Minister, prejudice Uganda’s national security interests, that request shall be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 85 and 86. (2) If, having followed the specified process the matter is not able to be resolved, the Minister may refuse the request or decline to authorise the production of the documents or giving of the evidence, as the case may be. 83. Information or evidence involving national security. (1) This section applies if a person who has been requested to give information or evidence— (a) refuses to do so on the ground that disclosure would prejudice the national security interests of Uganda; or (b) refers the matter to the Minister on the ground that disclosure would prejudice the national security interests of Uganda. (2) If this section applies, the Minister shall determine whether or not he or she is of the opinion that the giving of information or evidence would prejudice Uganda’s national security interests. (3) If the Minister confirms that he or she is of the opinion that disclosure would prejudice Uganda’s national security interests, the matter shall be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 85 and 86. (4) If, having following the specified process, the matter has not been resolved, the Minister may refuse the request or decline to authorise the provision of the information or giving of the evidence, as the case may be. 61