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International War Crimes Tribunals Act 1995
27Taking of evidence
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27 Taking of evidence
(1) If the Attorney‑General authorises taking of evidence, a magistrate may take the evidence on oath from each witness appearing before the magistrate to give evidence in relation to the matter. (2) A magistrate who takes any such evidence must: (a) cause the evidence to be put in writing; and (b) certify that the evidence was taken by the magistrate; and (c) cause the writing so certified to be sent to the Attorney‑General.