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(5)

is of the opinion that the granting of the

request would

interests;

seriously impaix its essential

(g) the Requesting

conditions

Party cannot comply with any

in relation to confidentiality

limitation as to the use of material provided;

or

and

(h) if the acts ΟΙ

the offence would

omissions alleged to constitute

not, if they had taken place

within the jurisdiction of the Requested Party, have constituted an offence.

(2)

Party

For the purpose of paragraph (1) (f) the Requested

include in its consideration of essential

may

interests

whether

the provision of assistance

could

prejudice the safety

of any person or impose an excessive

burden on the resources of the Requested Party.

(3)

request

penalty

death

The Requested

relates to an

Party may refuse assistance if the

offence which carries the death

in the Requesting Party but in respect of which the penalty is either not provided for in the Requested

out unless the Requesting

Party ΟΙ not normally carried

Party gives such

assurances as

the Requested Party

penalty will not be

considers sufficient that the death

imposed or, if imposed, not carried out.