AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG
AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
FOR THE SURRENDER OF FUGITIVE OFFENDERS
authorised
government
The
Government
to
conclude
of
Hong Kong, having been duly
this Agreement by the sovereign
which is responsible for its foreign affairs, and the
Government of Canada (hereinafter called 'the Parties');
Desiring to
make provision for the reciprocal
surrender of fugitive offenders;
Affirming their respect for each other's legal system
and judicial institutions;
Have agreed as follows:
ARTICLE 1
Obligation to Surrender
to
The Parties agree to surrender to each other, subject
the provisions laid down in this Agreement, any person who is
found in the jurisdiction of the requested Party and who is
wanted by the requesting Party for prosecution or for the
imposition or enforcement of a sentence in respect of an offence
under Article 2 of this Agreement.
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