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(b)

there has been

(c)

(a)

reasons

excessive delay, for

which cannot

be imputed to the fugitive

offender, in bringing charges against him, in

bringing his case to trial or in making him

serve his sentence or the remainder thereof; or

the surrender of the fugitive offender may place

that Party in breach of its obligations under

international treaties; or

in the circumstances of the case, the surrender

of the fugitive offender would be incompatible

with humanitarian considerations in view of age,

health or other personal circumstances.

ARTICLE 8

(1)

Requests

for the

to

surrender of a fugitive offender

shall be made by and

the appropriate authorities of the

Parties as may be notified between them from time to time.

(2)

The request shall be accompanied by:

(a)

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accurate a description as

fugitive offender, together

information which would help

possible of the

with any other

to establish his

identity, nationality. and, if known, his

whereabouts;

(b) a

statement and particulars of the offence for

which the surrender is requested;

(c)

the

a

text of the legal provisions, if any,

creating the offence,

statement of the

punishment which can be imposed therefor and a

specification of any time limit that is imposed

on the

institution

of proceedings Or

on the