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that the person sought consents to an order for his extradition being made.

4. The documents submitted in support of a request for extradition shall be accompanied by a translation into the language of the Requested State.

    Article 12
    Additional Information

1. If the Requested State considers that the information furnished in support of a request for extradition is not sufficient in accordance with this Treaty to enable extradition to be granted that State may request that additional information be furnished within such time as it specifies.

2. If the person whose extradition is sought is under arrest and the additional information furnished is not sufficient in accordance with this Treaty or is not received within the time specified, the person may be released from custody.  Such release shall not preclude the Requesting State from making a fresh request for the extradition of the person.

3. Where the person is released from custody in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article the Requested State shall notify the Requesting State as soon as practicable.

    Article 13
    Authentication of Documents

1. A document that is furnished in support of a request for extradition shall be admitted, if authenticated, in any extradition proceedings in the Requested State.

2. A document is authenticated for the purpose of this Treaty, if:
         (a) it purports to be signed or certified by a Judge, Magistrate or other competent authority in or of the Requesting State; and
         (b) it is sealed with the official seal of the Requesting State or of a Minister of State, or of a Department or Ministry of the Requesting State.

    Article 14
    Surrender

1. The Requested State shall as soon as a decision on the request for extradition has been made, communicate that decision to the Requesting State through the diplomatic channel.

2. If the request is agreed to, the Requesting State shall be informed of the place and date of surrender.

3. Subject to paragraph 4 of this Article the Requesting State shall remove the person from the Requested State within such reasonable period as the Requested State specifies and if the person is not removed within that period the Requested State may refuse extradition for the same offence.

4. If circumstances beyond its control prevent a Contracting State from surrendering or removing the person to be extradited, it shall notify the other State.  The two States shall decide on a new date for surrender and the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply.

    Article 15
    Postponement of Surrender

The Requested State may postpone the surrender of a person in order to proceed against him, or so that he may serve a sentence for an offence other than