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for which extradition is requested. In such case the Requested State shall advise the Requesting State accordingly.

ARTICLE 6
EXTRADITION PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. A request for extradition shall be made in writing and shall be communicated through the diplomatic channel. All documents submitted in support of a request for extradition shall be duly authenticated in accordance with Article 7.
2. The request for extradition shall be accompanied:
    (a) if the person is accused of an offence—by a warrant for the arrest or a copy of the warrant for the arrest of the person, or where appropriate, a copy of the relevant charge, a statement of each offence for which extradition is requested and a statement of the acts or omissions which are alleged against the person in respect of each offence;
    (b) if the person has been convicted in that person's absence of an offence by a judicial or other document, or a copy thereof, authorising the apprehension of the person, a statement of each offence for which extradition is requested and a statement of the acts or omissions which are alleged against the person in respect of each offence;
    (c) if the person has been convicted of an offence otherwise than in that person's absence—by documents evidencing the conviction and the sentence imposed, the fact that the sentence is immediately enforceable, and the extent to which the sentence has not been carried out;
    (d) if the person has been convicted of an offence otherwise than in that person's absence but no sentence has been imposed—by documents evidencing the conviction and a statement affirming that it is intended to impose a sentence;
    (e) in all cases—by a statement of the relevant law creating the offence, including any provision relating to the limitation of proceedings and a statement of the penalty that can be imposed for the offence; and
    (f) in all cases—by a description as accurate as possible of the person sought together with any other information which may help to establish the person's identity, nationality and whereabouts.
3. To the extent permitted by the laws of the Requested State, extradition may be granted of a person pursuant to the provisions of this Treaty notwithstanding that the requirements of paragraph 1 and paragraph 2 of this Article have not been complied with, provided that the person sought consents to an order for extradition being made.
4. The documents submitted in support of a request for extradition shall be accompanied, if necessary, by a translation into the language of the Requested State.

ARTICLE 7
AUTHENTICATION OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Documents shall be admitted in extradition proceedings if duly authenticated. A document is duly authenticated for the purpose of this Treaty