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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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