ARTICLE 2 (2)
4.
The
words
otiose.
ARTICLE 2(3)
3 -
'in the case of' were omitted as being
5.
This new paragraph establishes the
'conduct' test which has become common in
extradition agreements.
so-called
more recent
It will help to ensure that
surrender of the fugitive may take place
provided the
offence falls
within the general description of one of the
items on the list and the conduct is criminal in both
jurisdictions.
6.
Article 2 (3) in the Model Agreement was not
adopted because
convictions in absentia' are not possible
under Hong Kong or Canadian law.
ARTICLE 2(4)
7.
This was included to define precisely the
relevant points in time at which double criminality must be
assessed.