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a request without the prior consent of the Requested State.

ARTICLE 17
CONTENTS OF REQUESTS
1. The request for assistance shall contain the following:
     (a) the name of the competent authority from which the request emanates:
     (b) except in case of a request for service of documents or the delivery of property, a description of the nature of the criminal matter including a statement setting out the relevant facts and law;
     (c) to the extent possible, the identity, nationality and location of the person or persons who are the subject of the investigation or proceeding;
     (d) an exact description of the assistance requested and any information considered useful for facilitating the effective fulfilment of the request;
     (e) details of any particular procedure or requirement that the Requesting State wishes to be followed; and
     (f) the requirements, if any, of confidentiality and the reasons therefor.

2. Requests and supporting documents shall be transmitted in the language of the Requesting State.

ARTICLE 18
AUTHENTICATION
Where authentication is requested, any material or document is authenticated for the purposes of this Treaty if;
     (a) it purports to be signed or certified by a judge, magistrate or officer in or of the sending State; and

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     (b) it purports to be authenticated by an official or public seal of the sending State.

ARTICLE 19
REPRESENTATION
The Requested State shall represent the Requesting State in the execution of any requests arising under this Treaty.

ARTICLE 20
EXPENSES
The Requested State shall meet the cost of fulfilling the request for assistance except that the Requesting State shall bear;
     (a) the expenses associated with conveying any person to or from the territory of the Requested State, and any fees, allowances or expenses payable to that person whilst in the Requesting State pursuant to a request under Articles 9 or 10;
     (b) the expenses associated with conveying custodial or escorting officers; and
     (c) where required by the Requested State, exceptional expenses in fulfulling the request.

ARTICLE 21
PRESERVATION OF OTHER TREATIES AND ARRANGEMENTS
This Treaty shall not derogate from obligations subsisting between the Contracting States, whether pursuant to other treaties or arrangements or otherwise, nor prevent the Contracting States providing assistance to each other pursuant to other treaties or arrangements.

ARTICLE 22
ENTRY INTO FORCE AND TERMINATION
1. This Treaty shall enter into force on the last day of the month following the month in which the Contracting States have notified each other in writing through the diplomatic channel that their respective requirements for entry into force have been complied with.

2. Either Contracting State may terminate this Treaty by notice in writing at any time and it shall cease to be in force on the last day of