Geneva Conventions Act, 1962

Proof of application of Convention.

5.—If, in proceedings under this Act in respect of any breach of any of the Scheduled Conventions, a question arises under Article 2 of that Convention (which relates to the circumstances in which the Convention applies), that question shall be determined by the Minister and a certificate purporting to set out any such determination and to be signed by or on behalf of the Minister shall be received in evidence and be deemed to be so signed, without further proof, unless the contrary is shown.