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the most effective implementation of this Treaty and to anticipate and resolve problems that may arise in its application.

ARTICLE 4

Limitations on Assistance

1. Before refusing the execution of any request pursuant to this Treaty, the Central Authority of the Requested Party shall determine whether there are conditions whose satisfaction would make possible the rendering of assistance. If the Requesting Party accepts the assistance subject to those conditions, it shall comply with them.

2. The Central Authority of the Requested Party shall promptly inform that of the Requesting Party of the reason for denying the execution of the request.

ARTICLE 5

Contents of Requests

1. Requests for assistance shall include:
         (a) the purpose of the request and a description of the assistance sought;
         (b) the name of the competent authority conducting the investigation or proceedings to which the request relates;
         (c) a description of the nature of the criminal matter including a statement of the relevant laws;
         (d) except in cases of a request for service of documents or exchange of information, a description of the acts or omissions or matters alleged to constitute the offence;
         (e) the court order, if any, sought to be enforced and a statement to the effect that it is a final order;

         (f) details of any particular procedure or requirement that the Requesting Party wishes to be followed, including a statement as to whether sworn or affirmed evidence or statements are required;
         (g) the requirements, if any, of confidentiality and the reasons therefor; and
         (h) specification of any time limit within which compliance with the request is desired.

2. Requests for assistance, to the extent necessary and insofar as possible, shall also include:
         (a) the identity, nationality and location of the person or persons who are the subject of, or who may have information relevant to, the investigation or proceeding;
         (b) a description of the information, statement or evidence sought;
         (c) a description of the documents, records or articles of evidence to be produced as well as a description of the appropriate person to be asked to produce them; and
         (d) information as to the allowances and expenses to which a person appearing in the Requesting State will be entitled.

3. Requests, supporting documents and other communications made pursuant to this Treaty shall be in the language of the Requesting State and accompanied by a translation into the language of the Requested State.

4. If the Requested Party considers that the information contained in the request is not sufficient in accordance with this Treaty to enable the request to be dealt with, it may request additional information.

ARTICLE 6

Execution of Requests

1. Requests for assistance shall be carried out in accordance with