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political offence

Assistance would

not be granted in respect of these

offences (2);

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d)

Assistance would be refused if it would

result in a person being prejudiced on

account of his race, religion,

nationality or political opinions (3);

e)

Assistance would be refused if

compliance with the request would

prejudice the public interest.

(1)

This safeguard reflects Hong Kong policy in relation to carrying out the death penalty and is consistent with the model treaty on extradition.

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different

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(2)

What amounts to a political offence shall be a

decision by the requested jurisdiction.

(3)

Whether the person is being so prejudiced shall also

be a decision by the requested jurisdiction.

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