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ARTICLE-15: Prosecutor     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. The Prosecutor shall analyse the seriousness of the information received. For this purpose, he or she may seek additional information from States, organs of the United Nations, intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations, or other reliable sources that he or she deems appropriate, and may receive written or oral testimony at the seat of the Court. ...


ARTICLE-17: Issues of admissibility     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. In order to determine inability in a particular case, the Court shall consider whether, due to a total or substantial collapse or unavailability of its national judicial system, the State is unable to obtain the accused or the necessary evidence and testimony or otherwise unable to carry out its proceedings. ...


ARTICLE-19: Challenges to the jurisdiction of the Court or the admissibility of a case     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) To take a statement or testimony from a witness or complete the collection and examination of evidence which had begun prior to the making of the challenge; and ...


ARTICLE-43: The Registry     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 6. The Registrar shall set up a Victims and Witnesses Unit within the Registry. This Unit shall provide, in consultation with the Office of the Prosecutor, protective measures and security arrangements, counselling and other appropriate assistance for witnesses, victims who appear before the Court, and others who are at risk on account of testimony given by such witnesses. The Unit shall include staff with expertise in trauma, including trauma related to crimes of sexual violence. ...


ARTICLE-56: Role of the Pre-Trial Chamber in relation to a unique investigative opportunity     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Where the Prosecutor considers an investigation to present a unique opportunity to take testimony or a statement from a witness or to examine, collect or test evidence, which may not be available subsequently for the purposes of a trial, the Prosecutor shall so inform the Pre-Trial Chamber. ...


ARTICLE-64: Functions and powers of the Trial Chamber     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) Require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of documents and other evidence by obtaining, if necessary, the assistance of States as provided in this Statute; ...


ARTICLE-65: Proceedings on an admission of guilt     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (iii) Any other evidence, such as the testimony of witnesses, presented by the Prosecutor or the accused. ...
... (a) Request the Prosecutor to present additional evidence, including the testimony of witnesses; or ...


ARTICLE-69: Evidence     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. The testimony of a witness at trial shall be given in person, except to the extent provided by the measures set forth in article 68 or in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. The Court may also permit the giving of viva voce (oral) or recorded testimony of a witness by means of video or audio technology, as well as the introduction of documents or written transcripts, subject to this Statute and in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. These measures shall not be prejudicial to or inconsistent with the rights of the accused. ...
... 2. The testimony of a witness at trial shall be given in person, except to the extent provided by the measures set forth in article 68 or in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. The Court may also permit the giving of viva voce (oral) or recorded testimony of a witness by means of video or audio technology, as well as the introduction of documents or written transcripts, subject to this Statute and in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. These measures shall not be prejudicial to or inconsistent with the rights of the accused. ...
... 4. The Court may rule on the relevance or admissibility of any evidence, taking into account, inter alia, the probative value of the evidence and any prejudice that such evidence may cause to a fair trial or to a fair evaluation of the testimony of a witness, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. ...


ARTICLE-70: Offences against the administration of justice     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Giving false testimony when under an obligation pursuant to article 69, paragraph 1, to tell the truth; ...
... (c) Corruptly influencing a witness, obstructing or interfering with the attendance or testimony of a witness, retaliating against a witness for giving testimony or destroying, tampering with or interfering with the collection of evidence; ...
... (c) Corruptly influencing a witness, obstructing or interfering with the attendance or testimony of a witness, retaliating against a witness for giving testimony or destroying, tampering with or interfering with the collection of evidence; ...


ARTICLE-93: Other forms of cooperation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) The taking of evidence, including testimony under oath, and the production of evidence, including expert opinions and reports necessary to the Court; ...
... (a) The Court may request the temporary transfer of a person in custody for purposes of identification or for obtaining testimony or other assistance. The person may be transferred if the following conditions are fulfilled: ...