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requirement.

ARTICLE 18

Police Co-operation

 1. To the extent permitted by their respective laws, the Contracting Parties shall provide assistance between their respective police or other law enforcement agencies except that, where compulsory measures are requested, the other provisions of this Treaty shall apply.

 2. Communications in relation to mutual assistance referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall normally be through the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL/ICPO).

SCHEDULE—continued

ARTICLE 19

Representation and Expenses

 1. Unless otherwise provided in this Treaty the Requested State shall make all necessary arrangements to represent the interests of the Requesting State in relation to requests for assistance under this Treaty.

 2. The Requested State shall meet the cost of fulfilling the request for assistance except that the Requesting State shall bear:
         (a) the fees, allowances and expenses relating to the conveying of persons pursuant to Article 14, and expenses relating to the conveying and custody of prisoners pursuant to Article 13;
         (b) the allowances and expenses incurred in conveying custodial or escorting officers; and
         (c) where required by the Requested State, exceptional expenses in fulfilling the request for which the authorities of that State are liable to third parties.

ARTICLE 20

Other Assistance

This Treaty shall not derogate from obligations subsisting between the Contracting Parties pursuant to other treaties or arrangements nor prevent the Contracting Parties providing assistance to each other pursuant to other treaties or arrangements.

ARTICLE 21

Consultation and Dispute Settlement

 1. The Central Offices shall consult, at the request of either, on matters arising in relation to specific cases dealt with under this Treaty.

        SCHEDULE—continued

 2. The Contracting Parties shall consult, at the request of either, concerning matters not resolved under paragraph 1 of this Article and on matters concerning the interpretation or the application of this Treaty.

 3. Any dispute concerning the interpretation of this Treaty which has not been resolved by consultations under paragraph 2 of this Article may be referred by either Party to the International Court of Justice in conformity with the Statute of that Court.

 4. Any dispute settlement in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article shall not affect the validity of the final decision of an executive or judicial authority of a Contracting Party made in connection with a request giving rise to the dispute.

ARTICLE 22

Entry into Force and Termination

 1. This Treaty shall enter into force 180 days after the date on which the Contracting Parties have notified each other in writing that their respective requirements for the entry into force of this Treaty have been complied with.

 2. This Treaty shall apply to requests made pursuant to it whether or not the relevant acts or omissions occurred prior to