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be contrary to the interests of justice;
(b) seriously impair its essential interests; or
(c)
impose an excessive burden on its resources.
2.
The Requested Party may refuse assistance if there
is a possibility of the death penalty being imposed
executed in respect of the matter for which assistance is
sought.
3.
The Requested Party may refuse or postpone
assistance if execution of the request would interfere with
an ongoing investigation or proceedings within its
jurisdiction.
4.
Before refusing to grant a request for assistance,
the Requested Party shall consider whether assistance may be
granted subject to such conditions as it deems necessary. If
the Requesting Party accepts assistance subject to these
conditions, it shall comply with them.
5.
The Requested Party shall promptly inform the
Requesting Party of any decision to refuse or postpone
assistance and the reasons for that decision.