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ARTICLE 12
Concurrent Requests
If the
arrangements
surrender of a fugitive offender is requested
concurrently by one of the Parties and a State or States with
whom Canada or Hong Kong, whichever is being requested, has
for the surrender of fugitive offenders, the
requested Party shall make its decision in so far as its law
allows having regard to all the circumstances including the provisions, in this regard in any agreements in force between the
requested Party
seriousness and
and the requesting Parties. the relative
place of commission of the offences, the
respective dates of the requests, the nationality of the person
sought and the possibility of subsequent surrender to another
State, and notify the other Party of its decision in the event
of surrender of the fugitive to another jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 13
Representation and Costs
(1)
The requested
Party shall
make the necessary
and assistance in any
arrangements for legal representation
proceedings arising out of requests for the surrender of a
fugitive offender. In the case of requests made by Hong Kong,
the Attorney-General of Canada shall conduct the proceedings.
In the case of requests made by Canada, the proceedings shall be
conducted by the competent legal authorities in accordance with
the law and practice of Hong Kong.