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a translation into the language of the Requested Party.

Article 9
Authentication of supporting documents

1. A document that, in accordance with Article 8, accompanies a request for extradition shall be admitted, if authenticated, in any extradition proceedings in the Requested Party.

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2. A document is authenticated for the purposes of this Treaty if:

    (a) it  purports to be signed or certified by a Judge, Magistrate or officer in or of the Requesting Party; and

    (b) it purports to be sealed with an official or public seal of the Requesting State or of a Minister of State, or of a Department or officer of the Government, of the Requesting State.

Article 10
Supplementary information

1. If the Requested Party 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 Party 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 Party from making a fresh request for the extradition of the person.

3. Where the person is released from custody in accordance with paragraph 2, the Requested Party shall notify the Requesting Party as soon as practicable.

Article 11
Provisional arrest

1. In case of urgency a Contracting Party may request the provisional arrest of the person sought pending the presentation of the request for extradition through the diplomatic channel.  The application may be transmitted by post or telegraph or by any other means affording a record in writing.

2. The application for provisional arrest shall include:

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    (a) information concerning the identity and, if available, nationality, of the person sought, the person's physical description and probable location;

    (b) a statement that extradition will be requested;

    (c) the name, date and place of the offence and a brief description of the facts of the case;

    (d) a statement indicating that an order of arrest exists or a conviction was pronounced with the date, place and issuing authority; and

    (e) a statement indicating the maximum deprivation of liberty that may be imposed or that was imposed and, where applicable, that remains to be served.

3. On receipt of such an application the Requested Party shall take the necessary steps to secure the arrest of the person claimed and the Requesting Party shall be promptly notified of the result of its request.

4. The person arrested shall be set at liberty if the Requesting Party