Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007L00302:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007L00302
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 8134–10995

a request for assistance involving the use of compulsory measures or the forfeiture of proceeds of crime shall be affixed with the signature or seal of, or be certified by, a competent authority of the Requesting Party.

3. A request for assistance shall include the following:
       (a) the purpose of the request and a description of the assistance sought;
       (b) the name of the competent authority conducting the investigation, prosecution 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) a description of the acts or omissions or matters alleged to constitute the offence;
       (e) details of any particular procedure or requirement that the Requesting Party wishes to be followed, including a statement as to any requirements for admissibility of evidence in the Requesting Party;
       (f) the requirements, if any, of confidentiality and the reasons therefore; and
       (g) the time limit within which the request is desired to be executed.

4. Requests for assistance, to the extent necessary and insofar as possible, shall also include the following:
       (a) information on the identity, nationality and location of the person or persons who are the subject of the request, or are otherwise relevant to the execution of the request;
       (b) information as to the allowances and expenses to which a person invited to be present in the Requesting Party to give evidence or assist in investigation will be entitled;
       (c) a description of the place or object to be inspected or examined;
       (d) a description of the place to be searched and any property to be seized;
       (e) any information that would assist with locating or restraining or freezing of the instruments or proceeds of crime;
       (f) information about the subject matter on which persons are to be examined or questioned, including any questions to be put; and
       (g) such other information which may facilitate execution of the request.

5. Requests and supporting documents made under this Article shall be in the language of the Requesting Party and accompanied by a translation into the language of the Requested Party.

6. If the Requested Party considers that the information in the request is not sufficient to enable it to deal with the request, it may request additional information.

ARTICLE 6
EXECUTION OF REQUESTS

1. The Requested Party shall promptly execute a request for assistance in accordance with its laws.  Insofar as it is not contrary to its laws, the Requested Party may execute the request for assistance in the manner requested by the Requesting Party.

2. When the request concerns the transmission of documents or records, the Requested Party may transmit certified copies or photocopies thereof.  However, where