Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007L00302:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007L00302
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 10726–13593

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 the Requesting Party explicitly requires transmission of originals, the Requested Party shall meet such requirement to the extent possible.

3. The Parties may reach agreement to use video link conference to obtain oral testimony in particular situations, to the extent that it is possible and would not violate the laws of either Party.

4. The Requested Party shall promptly inform the Requesting Party of circumstances, when they become known to the Requested Party, which are likely to cause a significant delay in responding to the request.

5. If it becomes apparent that the execution of a request requires expenses of an extraordinary nature, or would impose an excessive burden on the resources of the Requested Party, the Parties shall consult to determine the terms and conditions under which the request can be executed.

6. If, in the opinion of the Requested Party, the execution of a request would endanger the personal safety and other legitimate rights and interests of any witness or law enforcement officer, or any person related to or associated with them, the Parties shall consult to determine the terms and conditions under which the request can be executed.

7. The Requested Party shall promptly inform the Requesting Party of the outcome of the execution of the request.  If the assistance requested can not be provided, the Requested Party shall inform the Requesting Party of the reasons.

ARTICLE 7
RETURN OF Documents, Records OR Articles of Evidence to the Requested Party

 Where required by the Requested Party, the Requesting Party shall return to the Requested Party the documents, records or articles of evidence provided under this Treaty as soon as possible.

ARTICLE 8
CONFIDENTIALITY AND RESTRICTION OF USE OF EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION

1. The Requested Party shall keep confidential a request, including its contents, supporting documents and any action taken in accordance with the request, if so requested by the Requesting Party.  If the request cannot be executed without breaching such confidentiality, the Requested Party shall so inform the Requesting Party which shall then determine whether the request should nevertheless be executed.

2. The Requesting Party shall keep confidential the information and evidence provided by the Requested Party, if so requested by the Requested Party, or shall use such information or evidence only under the terms and conditions specified by the Requested Party.

3. The Requesting Party shall not use any information or evidence obtained under this Treaty for any purposes other than those stated in the request