AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG
AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
FOR THE SURRENDER OF FUGITIVE OFFENDERS
The
Hong Kong, having been duly
Agreement
by
the
Government
of
authorised to conclude this
sovereign
government 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
The Parties agree to surrender to each other, subject
to 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.