Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F1996B01845:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F1996B01845
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 5419–8206

ARTICLE 5
CONTENTS OF REQUESTS
1. A request for assistance shall include:
     (a) the authority making the request:
     (b) the object of and the reason for the request:
     (c) where possible, the identity and the nationality of the person concerned:
     (d) where necessary, the name and address of the person to be served;
     (e) the nature of the offence and a summary of the facts:
     (f) the details of any particular procedure or requirement that the Requesting State wishes to be followed;
     (g) the requirements, if any, of confidentiality and the reasons therefor; and
     (h) such other information as is necessary for the proper carrying out of the request.
2. The request as well as any supporting documents shall be accompanied by a translation into the language of the Requested State.
3. If the Requested State considers that the information contained in the request is not sufficient in accordance with this Treaty to enable the request to be dealt with, that State may request that additional information be furnished.

ARTICLE 6
CARRYING OUT OF REQUESTS
1. The Requested State shall apply its law in carrying out requests for assistance. As far as its law permits, the Requested State shall carry out the request in the manner specified therein.

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2. The Requested State may delay the handing over of any property, records or documents if it requires the said property, records or documents for pending criminal or civil proceedings. In such a case the Requested State shall, upon request, provide certified copies.
3. Any property, original records or documents furnished in execution of the request shall be returned by the Requesting State to the Requested State as soon as possible unless the Requested State waives the return thereof.
4. Reasons shall be given promptly for refusal of or delay in assistance.
5. If necessary, the Requested State may make the granting of assistance dependent on conditions. The Requesting Slate shall comply with such conditions.
6. On the request of the Requesting State, the Requested State shall advise the date and place of execution of the request for assistance. Officials and interested persons may be present if the Requested State consents.

ARTICLE 7
CERTIFICATION
Documents or records transmitted pursuant to this Treaty shall not require any form of certification unless so requested by the Requesting State. In such cases, and subject to the law of the Requested State, the certification shall be in the form requested by the Requesting State.

ARTICLE 8
APPEARANCE OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY
1. A person in custody may with his or her consent, be temporarily transferred from the Requested State to the Requesting State to give evidence or to assist in investigations.
2. Compliance with the