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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid16130237 1. Short title and commencement
\par 2. Objects of Act
\par 3. Definitions
\par 4. Act does not limit other provision of assistance
\par 5. Application of Act 
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\par REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
\par GENERALLY
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\par 6. Requests by the Cook Islands for assistance generally
\par 7. Requests by foreign countries for assistance generally
\par 8. Assistance may be provided in whole or in part and subject to conditions
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\par 14. Conduct of proceedings 
\par 15. Exceptions to compulsion
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Status of person prosecuted for offence committed after leaving foreign country
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\par TRANSIT
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\par ASSISTANCE REGARDING
\par PROCEEDS OF CRIME
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\par 36. Requests for enforcement of orders made in the Cook Islands
\par 37. Requests for issue of orders in foreign countries
\par 38. Requests for enforcement of foreign orders
\par 39. Registration of foreign orders
\par 40. Effect of registration
\par 41. Amendment of orders
\par 42. How an order is registered
\par 43. Cancellation of registration
\par 44. Requests for search and seizure warrants for tainted property
\par 45. Requests for restraining orders
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\par REQUESTS BY ATTORNEY
\par GENERAL FOR A DEFENDANT
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\par 47. Requests by Attorney-General for a defendant
\par 48. Certificate by Attorney-General if foreign country refuses request made under section 47
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\par ADMISSIBILITY OF FOREIGN
\par EVIDENCE
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid16130237 49. Definitions for Part 9
\par 50. Application of this Part
\par 51. Requirements for testimony
\par 52. Form of testimony
\par 53. Foreign material may be adduced as evidence
\par 54. Direction to prevent foreign material being adduced
\par 55. Certificates relating to foreign material
\par 56. Effect of this Part on right to examine witnesses
\par 57. Operation of other laws}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
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\par MISCELLANEOUS
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid16130237 58. Delegation
\par 59. Authentication of documents
\par 60. Restriction on use of information, etc.
\par 61. Requests for international assistance must not be disclosed
\par 62. Regulations
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 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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- (1) This Act may be cited as the Mutual}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8204710 Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2003.}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - The objects of this Act are -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(a) to regulate the provision by the Cook Islands of international assistance in criminal matters when a request is made by a foreign country for any of the following:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the taking of evidence, or the production of a document or other article, for a proceeding in the foreign country;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the issue of a search warrant and seizure of any thing relevant to a proceeding or investigation in the foreign country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (iii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the forfeiture or confiscation of property for the commission of a serious offence against the law of the foreign country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (iv)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the restraining of dealings in property that may be forfeited or confiscated because of the commission of a serious offence against the law of the foreign country; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(b) to facilitate the Cook Islands providing international assistance in criminal matters when a request is made by a foreign country to make arrangements for a person who is in the Cook Islands to travel to the foreign country -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to give evidence in a proceeding; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to give assistance for an investigation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to facilitate the Cook Islands obtaining similar international assistance in criminal matters.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14367895 Definitions}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Attorney-General}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means the Minister responsible for the Crown Law Office;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 authorised officer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 for a provision of this Act, means a person or a person in a class of persons, designated, in writing, by the Attorney-General as an authorised officer for the provision;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means the High Court of the Cook Islands and its appellate courts;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 criminal matter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means an offence against a provision of -
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any law of the Cook Islands, for which the maximum penalty is imprisonment for a term of up to 12 mo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 nths or a fine of up to $5,000;

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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
a law of a foreign country, in relation to acts or omissions, which had they occurred in the Cook Islands, would have constituted an offence for which the maximum penalty is imprisonment for a term of up to 12 months, or a fine of up to $5,000;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 document}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 facsimile copy}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a copy obtained or sent by facsimile transmission;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign forfeiture order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509\charrsid16130237 order, made}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  under the law of a foreign country, for the forfeiture of property because of an offence against the law of that country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign law immunity certificate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a certif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 icate given, or a declaration -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 made by a foreign country or under a law of a foreign country; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
stating that, under the law of the foreign country, persons generally or a specified person could or could not, either generally or in specified proceedings and either generally or in specified circumstances, be required:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to answer a specified question; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to produce a specified document;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign pecuniary penalty order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 means an order made under the law of a foreign country for a person to pay to the foreign country an amount representing the value (or part of the value) of what the person gained from an offence against the law of that country;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign prisoner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 means a person who is being held in custody pending trial or sentence for, or is under a sentence of imprisonment for, an offence against a law of a foreign country; but does not include a person who is at large after having escaped from lawful custody;}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign restraining order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 means an order made under the law of a foreign country, about an offence against the law of that country, restraining a particular person, or all persons, from dealing with property;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 forfeiture order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Judge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a Judge of the Court;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Justice}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a Justice of the Peace for the Cook Islands appointed under Article 62 of the Constitution of the Cook Islands;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 pecuniary penalty order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 prison}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  includes a jail, lock-up or other place of detention;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 prisoner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a person who is being held in custody pending trial or sentence, or is under a sentence of imprisonm
ent, for an offence against a law of the Cook Islands, but does not include a person who is at large, having escaped from lawful custody;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 proceeding}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 proceedings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given to the term }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 proceedings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  in section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 proceeds}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12613509 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Proceeds of Crime Act}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means the Proceeds of Crime Act 2003;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 property}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 property-tracking document}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 restraining order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 serious offence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 tainted property}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  has the same meaning given by section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 trial}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 , for an offence in a foreign country, includes a proceeding to determine whether a person should be convicted of the offence;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 video or internet link}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 means a system, including an internet connection, that lets persons assembled in a place see, hear and talk to persons assembled in another place.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 Act does not limit other provision of assistance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - This Act does not prevent the provision or obtaining of international assistance in criminal matters other than assistance of a kind that may be provided or obtained under this Act.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 Application of Act}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - This Act applies for all foreign countries.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 PART 2
\par REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE GENERALLY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 
Requests by the Cook Islands for assistance generally}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - A request for international assistance in a criminal matter that the Cook Islands is authorised to make under this Act may be ma
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 de only by the Attorney-General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 
Requests by foreign countries for assistance generall}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid14824190 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 - (1) Under this Act a request by a foreign country for international assistance in a criminal matter may be made to the Attorney-General.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2) A request must be in writing or by e-mail and must include, or be accompanied by, the following information -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the name of the authority concerned with the criminal matter to which the request relates;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a description of the nature of the criminal matter and a statement setting out a summary of the relevant facts and laws;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a description of the purpose of the request and of the nature of the assistance being sought;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any information that may assist in giving effect to the request.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Failure to comply with sub
section (2) is not a ground for refusing the request, but the Attorney-General is not obliged to consider the request until that subsection is complied with.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If a foreign country makes a request to the Court for international assistance in a criminal matter, -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Court must refer the request to the Attorney-General; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
the request is then taken, for this Act, to have been made to the Attorney-General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 
Assistance may be provided in whole or in part and subject to conditions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - Assistance under this Act may be provided to a foreign country in whole or in part and subject to any conditions that the Attorney-General determines.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 Refusal or postponement of assistance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - The Attorney-General may, in respect of any request from a
 foreign country for mutual assistance in any investigation commenced or proceeding instituted in that foreign country relating to a serious offence -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
refuse the request, in whole or in part, on the ground that to grant the request would be likely to prejudice the sovereignty, security or other essential public interest of the Cook Islands; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
after consulting with the relevant authority of the foreign country, postpone the request, in whole or in part, on the ground that granting the request imme
diately would be likely to prejudice the conduct of an investigation or proceeding in the Cook Islands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 PART 3}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 ASSISTANCE WITH TAKING EVIDENCE AND}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OR OTHER ARTICLES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 
Requests by the Cook Islands for assistance with evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Attorney}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General may request the appropriate authority of a foreign country to arrange, for a proceeding or investigation in a criminal matter in the Cook: Islands, for -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 evidence to be taken in the foreign country under the law of that country; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a document or other article in the foreign country to be produced under the law of that country.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
When making a request under subsection (1), the Attorney-General may also request that an opportunity be given for the person giving the evidenc
e, or producing the document or other article, to be examined or cross-examined, through a video or internet link, from the Cook Islands by -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a party to the proceeding, or the party}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
s legal representative; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a person being investigated, or the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
s legal representative.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 
Requests by foreign countries for assistance with evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 If a foreign country (the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 requesting country}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11021997 \'94}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 ) asks that evidence be taken in the Cook Islands for a proceeding or inv
estigation in a criminal matter in the requesting country or another foreign country, the Attorney-General may authorise -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the taking of the evidence; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the transmission of the evidence to the requesting country.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 If the requesting country 
asks that a document or other article in the Cook Islands be produced for a proceeding or investigation in a criminal matter in the requesting country or another foreign country, the Attorney-General may authorise -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the production of the documents or articles; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 their transmission to the requesting country.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14824190 Taking evidence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) If the Attorney-General authorises the taking of evidence under section 11(1), a Judge or Justice may take, on oath, the evidence of each witness in the matter, and
 the Judge or Justice who takes that evidence must -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 cause the evidence to be put in writing and certify that he or she took the evidence; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14824190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 send the evidence and certificate to the Attorney-General.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The evidence of a witness may be taken in the presence or absence of the person to whom the proceeding in the requesting country relates or in the presence or absence of his or her legal representative (if any).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A certificate issued by a Judge or Just
ice under paragraph (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9248602\charrsid16130237 ) (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
a) must state whether, when the evidence was taken, any of the following persons were present -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person to whom the proceeding in the requesting country relates or his or her legal representative (if any);}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any other person giving evidence or his or her legal representative (if any).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid11931274 Production}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) If the Attorney-General authorises the production of a document under section 11(2), a Judge or Justice -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 may require the document to be produced to him or her; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 if it is produced, must send it, or a copy of it certified by the Judge or Justice to be a true copy, to the Attorney-General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the Attorney-General authorises the production of an article (other than a document) under section 11(2), a Judge or Justice -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 may require it }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 to be produced to him or her; an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 if the article is produced, must send it to the Attorney-General.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid11931274 Conduct of proceedings}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Judge or Justice conducting a proceeding under section 11, 12 or 13 may permit any of the following to have legal representation at the proceeding -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person to whom the proceeding in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11931274 the requesting country relates;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11931274 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any other person giving evidence or producing a document or other article at the proceeding before the Judge or Justice;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the relevant authority of the requesting country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the requesting country has so requested, the Judge or Justice may permit examination or cross-examination, through a video 
or internet link from the requesting country, of any person giving evidence or producing a document or other article at the proceeding by -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any person to whom the proceeding in the requesting country relates or by that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 s legal representative; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11931274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the legal representative of the relevant authority of the requesting country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Exceptions to compulsion}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The laws of the Cook Islands about -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 compelling a person to attend before; a Judge or Justice; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 giving evidence, answering questions and producing documents or other articles,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
on the hearing of a charge against a person for an offence against the law of the Cook Islands, apply, so far as they are capable of applying, to the compelling of a person under this Part - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to attend before a Judge or Justice; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to give evidence, answer questions and produce documents or other articles.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 However, for this Part, -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person to whom the proceeding in the requesting country relates is competent, but not compellable, to give evidence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person is not }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  HYPERLINK http://compellable.to }{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 compellable to}}}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  answer a question or to pr
oduce a document or article if the person would not be compellable to do so in the requesting country or other foreign country to which the request relates.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Foreign law immunity certificates}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - A foreign law immunity certificate is admissible in proceedings under this Part as evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7040302\charrsid10555203 PART 4
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 ASSISTANCE FOR SEARCH AND SEIZURE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Requests by the Cook Islands for search and seizure}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) This section applies to a proceeding or investigation for a criminal matter
 involving a serious offence against the law of the Cook Islands if the Attorney-General believes, on reasonable grounds, that a thing relevant to the proceeding or investigation may be located in a foreign country.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The Attorney-General may request th
e appropriate authority of the foreign country to obtain a warrant or other instrument that, under the law of the foreign country, authorises -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a search for a thing relevant to the proceeding or investigation; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 if that a thing or any other thing that is or may be relevant to the proceeding or investigation is found as a result of the search, the seizure of that thing.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A thing that -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is relevant to the proceeding or investigation; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
has been obtained by the appropriate authority of the foreign country by a process authorised by the law of that country other than the issue (as requested by the Cook Islands) of a warrant or other instrument authorising the seizure of the thing,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 may be admissible in evidence in the proceeding or used in the investigation despite having been obtained otherwise than in accordance with the request.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Requests by foreign countries for search and seizure
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Attorney-General may direct an authorised officer to apply to a Judge or Justice for a search warrant if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding or investigation for a criminal matter involving a serious offence has commenced in a foreign country; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General believes, on reasonable grounds, that a thing relevant to the investigation or proceeding is located in the Cook Islands; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the foreign country requests the Attorney-General to arrange for the issue of a search warrant for that thing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The authorised officer may apply to the Court for
 the issue of a warrant to search land or premises in the Cook Islands for a thing relevant to the proceeding or investigation.
\par 
\par 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Search warrants}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) If an application is made under section 18 for a warrant for a thing relevant to an investigation or 
proceeding in a foreign country, the Court may issue the warrant authorising the authorised officer, with any assistance, and by any force, that is necessary and reasonable -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to enter the land or premises; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to search the land or premises for that thing and to seize it.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A warrant issued under this section must include -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a statement of the purpose for which the warrant is issued, including a reference to the nature of the relevant offence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a description of the kind of thing authorised to be seized; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a time at which the warrant ceases to have effect; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a statement as to whether entry is authorised at any time or at specified times.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 If, in the course of searc
hing under a warrant issued under section 18 for a thing of a kind specified in the warrant, an authorised off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
cer finds another thing, the warrant is taken to authorise the authorised officer to seize the other thing if the officer believes, on reasonable grounds, the other thing -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to be relevant to the proceeding or investigation in the foreign country or to provide evidence about the commission of a criminal offence in the Cook Islands; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to be likely to be concealed, lost or destroyed if it is not seized.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Custody of thin}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7040302 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 s seized}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) If an authorised officer seizes a thing under this Part, the officer must deliver the thing into the custody and control of the Commissioner of Police.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 If a thing is delivered into the custody and con
trol of the Commissioner of Police under subsection (1), the Commissioner of Police must tell the Attorney-General that the thing has been so delivered and arrange for the thing to be kept in safe custody.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The Attorney-General may give to the Commissi
oner of Police a direction in writing (including a direction that the thing be sent to an authority of a foreign country) about how the thing must be dealt with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 PART 5
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 ARRANGEMENTS FOR PERSONS TO GIVE EVIDENCE OR ASSIST INVESTIGATIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 21.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 
Requests for removal of certain persons to the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Attorney}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General may request a foreign country to authorise the attendance at a hearing, for a proceeding that has commenced in the Cook Islands, of a person who is in the foreign country if -

\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the proceeding relates to a criminal matter; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General is of the opinion that the person -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is a foreign prisoner; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
is capable of giving evidence relevant to the proceeding; and has consented to being removed to the Cook Islands to give evidence in the proceeding.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The Attorney-General may request a foreign country to authorise removal of a person who is in the fore
ign country to the Cook Islands to give assistance investigation that has commenced in the Cook Islands if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the investigation relates to a criminal matter; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General is of the opinion that the person:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is a foreign prisoner; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is capable of giving assistance in the investigation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (iii) has consented to being removed to the Cook Islands to give assistance in the investigation.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the Attorney-General makes a request under subsection (1) or (2), the Attorney-General may arrange with an appropriate authority of the foreign country for -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2719349 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the removal of the person to the Cook Islands; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the custody of the person while in the Cook Islands; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the return of the per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 son to the foreign country; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2719349\charrsid16130237 Other}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  relevant matters.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Custody of certain persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 This section applies -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to a person who is to be brought to the Cook Islands from a foreign country in response to a request under section 21; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14824190 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 if the foreign country requests that 
the person be kept in custody while he or she is in the Cook Islands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The person must be kept in the custody that the Attorney-General directs, in writing, while the person is in the Cook Islands, or travelling to or from the Cook Islands, under the request.
\par 
\par 23.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Immunities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) This section applies to a person who is in the Cook Islands -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 because of a request under section 21; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(b) to give evidence in a proceeding, or to give assistance in an investigation, because of a request made by the Attorney-General (except a request under section 21) for international assistance in a criminal matter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The person must not -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(a) be detained, prosecuted or punished in the Cook Islands for any offence committed, or alleged to have been committed, before he or she left the foreign country in response to the request; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
be subjected to any civil suit for any act or omission of the person that occurred, or is alleged to have occurred, before he or she left the foreign country under the request, being
 a civil suit to which the person could not be subjected if the person were not in the Cook Islands; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
be required to give evidence in any proceeding in the Cook Islands other than any proceeding to which the request relates; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 be required, in 
any proceeding to which the request relates, to answer any question that the person would not be required to answer in a proceeding relating to a criminal matter in the foreign country; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
be required, in any proceeding to which the request relates, to produce any document or article that the person would not be required to produce in a proceeding in the foreign country relating to a criminal matter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A foreign law immunity certificate is admissible in proceedings of the matte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7040302 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 stated in the certificate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Subsection (2) ceases to apply to a person -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458445 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445\charrsid16130237  when}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  the person leaves the Cook Islands; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458445 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
if the person has had the opportunity of leaving the Cook Islands and has remained in the Cook Islands otherwise than -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5458445 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 for the purpose to which the request relates; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 to give evidence in a proceeding in the Cook Islands certified by the Attorney-General, in writing, to be a proceeding in which it is desirable that the person give evidence; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(iii) to give assistance in an investigation in the Cook Islands certified by the Attorney-General, in writing, to be an investigation in which it is desirable that the person give assistance.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A c
ertificate given by the Attorney-General for subparagraph (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445\charrsid16130237 ) (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445\charrsid16130237 ) (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
ii) or (iii) has effect from the day specified in it (which may be a day before the day on which the certificate is given).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 
Status of person prosecuted for offence committed after leaving foreign country}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) This section applies to a person who has come to the Cook Islands in response to a request under section 21.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
For this Act, the person is taken to be in the Cook Islands because of the request during any period when he or she 
remains in the Cook Islands to be tried for a criminal offence against the law of the Cook Islands that he or she is alleged to have committed after he or she left the foreign country.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
Without limiting subsection (2), the person must be kept in the custody that the Attorney-General directs under section 22.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 
Limitation on use of evidence given by certain persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) This section applies to a person who is in the Cook Islands to give evidence in a proceeding or assistance in an investigation -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a) either
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 because of a request under section 21; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 because of a request (other than a request under that section) made by the Attorney-General for international assistance in a criminal matter; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 if the person has given the evidence or assistance in the proceeding to which the request related or in a proceeding certified by the Attorney}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General, in writing, to be a proceeding in which it is desirable that the person give evidence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The evidence must not be admitted or otherwise used 
in a prosecution of the person for an offence against Cook Islands law, other than for perjury in giving that evidence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
Anything the person says or does when giving the assistance may not be admitted or otherwise used in any prosecution of the person for an offence against Cook Islands law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 26.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Conditions of imprisonment}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - For a person who is in the Cook Islands because of a request under section 21 and who has been kept in custody in the Cook Islands under a direction of the Attorney-General under se
ction 22, the laws of the Cook Islands about the following matters apply (so far as they are capable of application) -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the conditions of imprisonment of persons imprisoned for offences against the law of the Cook Islands; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the treatment of the persons during imprisonment.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 27.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 
Release of certain persons on request by foreign country}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - The Attorney-General must direct that a person be released from custody if -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person is kept}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
in custody under a direction of the Attorney}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General under section 22; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the foreign country}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895  from which the person has been}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 brought requests the release of the person from custody.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 28.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Arrest of person who has escaped from custody}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) Any police officer may arrest a person without warrant if the officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 

\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 has been brought to the Cook Islands in response to a request under section 21; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 has escaped from lawful custody while in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445\charrsid16130237 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2) The police officer must take the person before the Court as soon as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 practicable.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the Court is satisfied that the person has escaped from lawful custody, the Court may issue a warrant authorising any police officer to return the person to lawful custody.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 29.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Aiding person to escape etc.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The laws of the Cook Islands about aiding a prisoner to escape from custody, rescuing a prisoner from custody, permitting escape and harbouring a prisoner who has escaped from custody apply to a person who is i
n custody in the Cook Islands because of a request to a foreign country by the Cook Islands under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 
Requests forgiving of evidence at hearings in foreign countries}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 This section and sections 31 to 33 apply if -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a) a proceeding or an investigation about a criminal matter has commenced in a foreign country; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the foreign country makes a request for the removal of a prisoner who is in the Cook Islands (whether or not in custody) to the foreign country to attend at the proceeding or to as
sist in the investigation; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7040302 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7040302 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(c) the Attorney-General believes, on reasonable grounds, that the prisoner is capable of giving evidence relevant to the proceeding or assistance relevant to the investigation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General is satisfied that -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the prisoner has consented to giving evidence or assistance in the foreign country; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(ii) the foreign country has given adequate (whether or not unqualified) undertakings about the matters mentioned in section 32.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 31.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid7040302 Travel of prisoner or person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) If the prisoner is being held in custody, the Attorney-General may make a transfer order and that order}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 must set out the name of the prisoner person and his or her current place of confinement; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 must order the person who has custody of the prisoner to deliver him or her into the custody of a person who is desig}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 ated in the order or who is a member of a class of persons that are designated; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 must order the person receiving the prisoner into
 custody to take him or her to the foreign country and, on return of the prisoner to the Cook Islands, to return the prisoner to a place of confinement in the Cook Islands specified in the order, or to any other place of confinement as the Attorney-Genera
l may notify to the foreign country; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 must state the reasons for the transfer; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7040302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 must fix the period of time at or before the expiration of which the prisoner must be returned, unless varied}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7040302 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  for the purposes of the request by the Attorney-General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The time spent in custody by a prisoner under a transfer order counts towards any sentence required to be served by that prisoner, as long as the prisoner remains in custody and is of good behaviour.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 If the prisoner has been released from 
custody on a parole or other order or licence to be at large, the Attorney-General may -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 approve the travel of the prisoner to the foreign country to give evidence or assistance and obtain any necessary approvals, authorities, permissions or variation
s to the order or, licence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(b) subject to obtaining the approvals, authorities, permissions or variations, arrange for the prisoner to travel to the foreign country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may arrange for a person (other than a prisoner) who is in the Cook Islands to travel to a foreign country if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding or an investigation about a criminal matter has commenced in the foreign country; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the foreign country requests that the person travel to the foreign country to give evidence at the proceeding or assistance at the investigation; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person is capable of giving evidence relevant to the proceeding or assistance relevant to the investigation; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General is satisfied that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person has consented to travel to the foreign country to give evidence or assistance; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(ii) the foreign country has given adequate (whether or not unqualified) undertakings about: the matters mentioned in section 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid4995646 Undertakings to be give}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4995646\charrsid4995646 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 - (1) For section 30(d)(ii) and
 section 31(4)(d)(ii), this section sets out the matters about which undertakings are to be given.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The person will not -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 be detained, prosecuted or punished for an offence against the law of the foreign country committed, or alleged to have been committed, before the person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 s departure from the Cook Islands; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 be subjected to any civil suit for any act or omission of the person that occurred, or is alleged to have occurred, before the person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 s departure from the Cook Islands, being a civil s
uit to which the person could not be subjected if the person were not in the foreign country; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 be required to give evidence in a proceeding in the foreign country other than the proceeding to which the request relates,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 unless:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person has left the foreign country; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
the person has had the opportunity of leaving the foreign country and has remained in that country for a purpose other than giving evidence in the proceeding to which the request relates.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Evidence given
 by the person in the proceeding to which the request relates will be inadmissible or otherwise disqualified from use in the prosecution of the person for an offence against a law of the foreign country other than for perjury in giving that evidence.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The person will be returned to the Cook Islands under arrangements agreed to by the Attorney-General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the person is being kept in custody in the Cook Islands and the Attorney}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
General requests the foreign country to make arrangements to keep the person in custody while the person is in the foreign country, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 appropriate arrangements}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019  will be made for that purpose;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  and}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person will not be released from custody in the foreign country unless the Attorney-General notifies an appropriate autho
rity of the foreign country that the person is entitled to be released from custody under Cook Islands law; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10571019\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4995646 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 if the person is released in the foreign country after notice by the Attorney-General under paragraph (b), the foreign country will pay for the person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 s accommodation and expenses pending the completion of the proceeding to which the request relates.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6688826\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may require undertakings about any other matters that he or she thinks appropriate.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 33.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid6688826 Effect of removal to foreign country on prisoner}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237\charrsid6688826 '}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid6688826 s term of imprisonment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) This section applies to a prisoner who -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688826 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is serving a term of imprisonment for an offence against a law of the Cook Islands; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688826 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is released from a prison because of a request by a foreign country under section 31(4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458445\charrsid16130237 ) (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 b).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The prisoner is taken, while in custody because of the request (including custody outside the Cook Islands), to be continuing to serve the term of imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6688826 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 PART 6}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 CUSTODY OF PERSONS IN TRANSIT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 34.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid412314 Transit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) Subsection (2) applies to a person who is to be taken in custody from a foreign country through the Cook Islands to another foreign country to give evidence in a proceeding or assistance in an inv
estigation in a criminal matter in the other foreign country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The person -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 may be taken through the Coo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314 k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 Islands in the custody of another person; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
if an aircraft or ship on which the person is a passenger lands or calls at a place in the Cook Islands, must be kept in custody as the Attorney-General directs, in writing, until the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 s journey is continued.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The Attorney-General may direct that
 the person be taken in custody to the foreign country from which the person was first taken if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person is being held in custody because of a direction under paragraph (2)(b); and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
s journey is not, in the opinion of the Attorney-General, continued within a reasonable time.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par 35.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid412314 Arrest of person in transit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A police officer may arrest a person without warrant if the police officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person was being kept in custody under a direction under
 section 34(2)(b) and has escaped from that custody.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2) The police officer must take the person before the Court as soon as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 practicable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the Court is satisfied that the person has escaped from lawful custody, the Court may issue a warrant authorising any police officer to return the person to lawful custody.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid412314 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid10555203 PART 7
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 ASSISTANCE REGARDING PROCEEDS OF CRIME
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 36.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid412314 
Requests for enforcement of orders made in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may request an appropriate authority of a foreign country to make arrangements for the enforcement of -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a forfeiture order for a serious offence, made in the Cook Islands, against property that is believed to be located in the foreign country; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
a pecuniary penalty order for a serious offence, made in the Cook Islands, if some or all of the property available to satisfy the order is believed to be located in the foreign country; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a restraining order for a serious offence, made in the Cook Islands, against property that is believed to be located in that foreign country.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may enter an arrangement with the foreign country to share with the country the amount forfeited under paragraph (1)(a) or paid under paragraph (1)(b).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid412314 Requests for issue of orders in foreign countries}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If a proceeding or investigation has commenced in the Cook Islands for a serious offence, the Attorney-General may ask an appropriate a
uthority of a foreign country for the issue, for the offence, of an instrument similar in nature to any of the following instruments under the Proceeds of Crime Act -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a search warrant for tainted property;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a restraining order;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a production order for a property-tracking document;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid412314 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a search warrant for a property-tracking document.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 38.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid412314 Requests for enforcement of foreign orders}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) Subsection (2) applies if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a foreign country requests the Attorney-General to make arrangements for the enforcement of -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a foreign forfeiture order, for a serious offence, against property that is believed to be located in the Cook Islands; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a foreign pecuniary penalty order, for a serious offence, if some or all of the property available to satisfy the order is believed to be located in the Cook Islands; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General is satisfied that -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid412314 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a person has been convicted of the offence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the conviction and the order are not subject to further appeal in the foreign country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may apply for the registration of the order in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Court.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If a foreign country requests the Attorney-General to make arrangements for the enforcement of a foreign restraining order for a serious offence against property that is believed to be located in the Cook Islands, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 the Attorney-General may apply f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 or the registration of the order in the Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 39.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 Registration of foreign orders}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - If the Attorney-General applies to the Court for registration of a foreign order under section 38, the Court must register the order accordingly.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 40.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 Effect of registration}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
A foreign forfeiture order registered in the Court under section 39 has effect, and may be enforced, as if it were a forfeiture order made by the Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act at the time of registration.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
A foreign pecuniary penalty order registered in the Court under section 39 has effect, and may be enforced, as 
if it were a pecuniary penalty order made by the Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act at the time of registration and requiring the payment to the Crown of the amount payable under the order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may enter an arrangement with a foreign country to share with that country the amount forfeited under subsection (1) or paid under subsection (2).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
A foreign restraining order registered in the Court under section 39 has effect, and may be enforced, as if it were a restraining order made by the Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act at the time of registration.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 Amendment of orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - If a foreign pecuniary penalty order or a foreign restraining order is registered in the Court under section 39, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a copy of any amendments to the order (whether before or after registration) may be registered in the same way as the order; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the amendments do not, for this Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act, have effect until they are registered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 42.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 How an order is re}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895\charrsid5648701 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 istered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) An order or a
n amendment of an order may be registered in the Court by registering a copy of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
(a) the appropriate order or amendment sealed by the Court or the authority that made the order or amendment; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the order or amendment authenticated under section 59.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
A facsimile copy of a sealed or authenticated copy of an order or an amendment of an order must be treated as if it were a sealed or authenticated copy.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
However, registration effected by facsimile copy ceases to have effect at the end of 21 days unless a sealed or authenticated copy of the order has been registered within that time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 43.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 Cancellation of registration}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Attorney-General may apply to 
the Court for cancellation of the registration of a foreign pecuniary penalty order or a foreign restraining order that has been registered in the Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the Attorney-General applies to the Court for the cancellation of a registration under subsection (1), the Court must cancel the registration accordingly.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 44.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 
Requests for search and seizure warrants for tainted property}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - The Attorney}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14367895 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General may direct an authorised officer to apply to the Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act for a search warrant for property if -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding or investigation has commenced in a foreign country for a serious offence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General believes, on reasonable grounds, that tainted property for the offence is located in the Cook Islands; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10555203 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the foreign country requests the Attorney-General to obtain the issue of a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10555203 search warrant for the property}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15287587\charrsid10555203 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15287587\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 45.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 Requests for restraining orders}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - The Attorney-General may apply to the Court for a restraining order under the Proceeds of Crime Act against property for a serious offence if}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding has commenced, or the Attorney-General believes, on reasonable grounds, that a proceeding is about to commence, in a foreign country for the offence; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General believ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 es, on reasonable grounds, that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 property}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 at may be made or is about to be made the subject of a foreign }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10555203 
re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 straining order is located in the Cook Islands; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the foreign country requests the Attorney-General to obtain the issue of a restraining order against the property.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 46.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid5648701 Requests for information gathering orders}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) Subsection (2) applies if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding or investigation has commenced in a foreign country for a serious offence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a property-tracking document for the offence is reasonably believed to be located in the Cook Islands; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 reign country requests the Attorn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
ey-General to obtain the issue of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 an order requiring the documents to be produced or made available for inspection under the law of the Cook Islands; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5648701 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a search warrant for the offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Attorney-General may direct an authorised officer to apply to the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471  for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a production
 order under the Proceeds of Crime Act for the offence to obtain possession of the property-tracking document; or, a search warrant under that Act for the property-tracking document.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid10555203 PART 8
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid10555203 REQUESTS BY ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR A DEFENDANT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid10555203 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 47.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Requests by Attorney-General for defendant}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) Subsection (2) applies if a defendant in a proceeding (the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10555203  \'93}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 original proceeding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10555203 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 ) in the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787  for a criminal }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 matter thinks that it is necessary for the proceeding that -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 evidence be taken in a foreign country; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a document or other article in a foreign country be produced; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a thing located in a foreign country be seized; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 arrangements be made for a person who is in a foreign country to come to the Cook Islands to give evidence relevant to the proceeding.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The defendant may apply to the Court for a certificate stating that it would be in the interests of justice for the Attorney-General to make an appropriate request to the foreign country under Part 3, 4 or 5 so that -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the evidence may be taken; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the document or article may be produced; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the thing may be seized; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the arrangements may be made.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3) Before making a decision on the application, the Court must give an opportunity to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 ppear before the Court and be heard on the merits of the application to -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 all parties to the original proceeding; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 In deciding}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471  whether to issue a certificate,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 the Court must have regard to the interests of justice generally and, in particular, to the following matters:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a) whether the foreign country is likely to grant a request by the Attorney-General;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the extent to which the material (whether it is evidence, a document, an article or a thing) that the defendant seeks to obtain from the foreign country would not otherwise be available;
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 whether the Court hearing the original proceeding would be likely to admit the material into evidence in the proceeding;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the likely probative value of the material, if it were admitted into evidence in the proceeding, for any issue likely to be determined in the proceeding;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 whether the defendant would be unfairly prejudiced if the material were not available to the Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
Subsection (4) does not prevent the Court from having regard to any other relevant matter.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 If the Court issues a certificate, -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Court must send a copy of the certificate to the Attorney-General; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General must, in accordance with the certificate, request the foreign country for international assistance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 48.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 
Certificate by Attorney-General if foreign country refuses request made under section 47}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) If a foreign country refuses a requ
est made under section 47(6), the Attorney-General must give a certificate in writing to that effect.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
A certificate under subsection (1) is evidence of the facts stated in it.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid2783174 PART 9}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid2783174 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid2783174 ADMISSIBILITY OF FOREIGN EVIDENCE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid2783174 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 49.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Definitions for Part 9}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - In this Part, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 civil proceeding}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a proceeding other than a criminal proceeding;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the High Court of the Cook Islands and its appellate courts; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a Judge or arbitrator acting under Cook Islands law; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a person or body authorised by a Cook Islands law, or by consent of parties, to hear, receive and examine evidence;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 criminal proceeding}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  includes -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a prosecution for an offence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding for the committal of a person for trial for an offence; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding for the sentencing of a person convicted of an offence;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign law}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means a law (whether written or unwritten) of, or in force in, a country other than the Cook Islands;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 foreign material}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  means -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the testimony of a person that -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 was obtained as a result of a request for foreign material made under this Part; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 complies with section 51; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any exhibit annexed to the testimony; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721\charrsid16130237 ny}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  part of the testimony or exhibit.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 related civil proceedings}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3414721 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
, for a criminal proceeding, means civil proceedings arising from the same subject matter from which the criminal proceeding arose.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 50.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Application of this Part}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - This Part applies to -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a proceeding, before a Court, that is -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a criminal proceeding for an offence against the law of the Cook Islands; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a related civil proceeding; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 testimony obtained as a result of a request made by or for the Solicitor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General to a foreign country for the testimony of a person; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 any exhibit annexed to the testimony.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 51.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Requirements for testimony}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The testimony must be taken before the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 on oath or affirmation; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 under any caution or admonition that would be accepted, by courts in the foreign country concerned, for giving testimony in proceedings before those courts.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The testimony may be taken in closed court.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 52.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Form of testimony}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The testimony may be recorded in any of the following ways -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 in writing;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 on audio tape;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 on video tape.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The testimony need not -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 be in the form of an affidavit; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 constitute a transcript of a proceeding in a foreign court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The testimony must be endorsed with, or be accompanied by, a certificate to the effect that it is an accurate record of the evidence given.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The certificate must -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 purport to be signed or certified by a judge, magistrate or judicial officer in or of the foreign country to which the request was made; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 purport to bear an official or public seal of, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the country; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 an authority of the country responsible for matters relating to justice (that is, a Minister of State, a Ministry or Department of Government, or an officer of the Government).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 53.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Foreig}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid8601471 n}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471  material may be adduced as evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - Foreign material may be adduced as evidence in a proceeding to which this Part applies unless, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 at the hearing of the proceeding, it appears to the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
s satisfaction that the person who gave the testimony concerned is present in the Cook Islands and is able to testify at the hearing; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the evidence would not have been admissible if it had been given by the person at the hearing; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 in the proceeding the Court directs, under section 54, that the foreign material must not be adduced as evidence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 54.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 Direction to }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid8601471 revent foreign material being adduced}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) The Court may direct that foreign material may not be adduced as evidence if it appears to the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
s satisfaction that the interests of justice would be better served if the foreign material were not adduced as evidence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
Without limiting the matters that the Court may take into account in deciding whether to give such a direction, it must take into account -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the extent to which the foreign material provides evidence that would not otherwise be avai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 able; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the probative value of the foreign material for any issue that is likely to be determined in the proceedings; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the extent to which statements contained in the foreign material could, at the time they were made, be challenged by questioning the persons who made there; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 whether exclusion of the foreign material would cause undue expense or delay; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 whether exclusion of the foreign material would prejudice -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the defence in criminal proceedings; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8601471\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8601471 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 a party to related civil proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 55.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid941683 Certificates relating to foreign material}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Attorney-General may certify that specified foreign material was obtained as a result of a request made to a foreign country by the Attorney-General.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
It is presumed (unless evidence to the contrary is adduced sufficient to raise reasonable doubt) that the foreign material specified in the certificate was obtained as a result of that request.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 56.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid941683 Effect of this Part on right to examine witnesses}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Nothing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Part limits a right of the defendant in criminal proceedings to which this 
Part applies to examine, in person or by his or her legal representative, a witness whose testimony is admitted in evidence in those proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
If the defendant requests that the person who gave the testimony be present at the hearing in the Cook Islands to be cross-examined, the Court must warn the defendant that he or she may be ordered to pay any expe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2783174 nses incurred by the Crown in m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 aking the person available before the Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The Court may order the defendant to pay any expenses incurred by the Crown in obtaining the attendance of a person as a witness if, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 as a result of the request, the person appears before the Court as a witness; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid941683 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 it appears to the Court that the cross-examination of the person was unnecessary, trivial or irrelevant to the matters in issue in the proceedings.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
A certificate signed by the Attorney-General is evidence of the expenses incurred by the Crown under subsection (3).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 An amount 
payable by a person to the Crown under an order made under subsection (3) is a civil debt due by the person to the Crown.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid941683\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
An order against a person made under subsection (3) may be enforced as if it were an order made in civil proceedings instituted b
y the Crown against the person to recover a debt due by the person to the Crown; and the debt arising from the order is taken to be a judgment debt.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 57.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14244787 Operation of other laws}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - This Part does not limit the ways in which a matter may be proved, or evidence may be adduced, under any other law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid2783174 PART 10}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid2783174 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid2783174 MISCELLANEOUS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid2783174 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 58.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14244787 Delegation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - The Attorney-General may delegate to the Attorney-General all or any of his or her powers under this Act.
\par 
\par 59.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14244787 Authentication of documents}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
 - (1) In a proceeding under this Act or under the Proceeds of Crime Act arising directly or indirectly from a request made under this Act, any document that is authenticated is admissible in evidence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A document is authenticated if -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 it purports to be signed or certified by a Judge, magistrate or judicial officer in or of a foreign country; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 it purports to be sealed with an official or public seal of the foreign country or of a Minister of State, or of a Ministry or Department of the Gove
rnment or an officer of the Government, of the foreign country.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
Nothing in this section prevents the proof of any matter, or the admission in evidence of any document, under any other law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 60.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14244787 Restriction on use of information, etc.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 Any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 material}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (whether}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 it}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 is evidence, a document, an article or a thing) that is sent to the Cook Islands by a foreign country -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 because of a request made by the Attorney-General under this Act; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 for a proceeding or investigation in a criminal matter,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 must not be used intentionally for any other purpose without the approval of the Attorney}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
The material is inadmissible in evidence in any proceeding other than the proceeding for which it was obtained unless the Attorney-General approves its use for that other proceeding.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
Any information, document, article or thing obtained directly or indirectly from a person by making use of the material -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 otherwise than for the proceeding or investigation for which it was obtained; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 without the approval of the Attorney-General,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par is inadmissible}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 in evidence in any other proceeding and may not be used for any other}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787  investigation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10118595 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7220073 
A person who contravenes sub-section (1) or (3) is guilty of an offence punishable by,-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7220073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7220073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7220073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7220073 (a) if the person is a natural person ,a fine of up to  $10,000 or a term of imprisonment up to 2 years, or both; or 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6518447 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6518447 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7220073 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7220073 (b) if the person is body corporate, a fine of up}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1575555  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7220073 to $50,000.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10118595 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7220073 
\par (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10118595\charrsid16130237 For this section, disclosure of any material is taken to be a use of that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10118595  material.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10118595\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16130237 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par 61.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14244787 Requests for international assistance must not be disclosed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) Subsection (2) applies to a person who, because of his or her office or employment, has knowledge of -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the contents of a request for international assistance made by a foreign country to the Cook Islands under this Act; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the fact that a request has been made; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the fact that a request has been granted or refused.
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\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 The person must not intentionally disclose those contents or that fact unless}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 it is necessary to do so in the performance of his or her duties; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 the Attorney-General has given his or her approval to the disclosure of those contents or that fact.
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\par (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 A person who contravenes subsection (2) is guilty of an offence punishable}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10118595  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10118595 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid879912 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid879912 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912\charrsid16130237 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912\charrsid16130237 if the person is a natural person, a fine of up to $10,000 or a term of imprisonment of up to 2 years, or both; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid879912 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid879912\charrsid16130237 if the person is a body corporate, a fine of up to $50,000.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 62.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid14244787 Regulations}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237  - (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 s Representative may, from time to
 time, by Order in Executive Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 prescribing the forms of applications, notices, certificates and other documents for the purposes of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 prescribing the procedure to be followed in dealing with requests made pursuant to this Act, and providing for notification of the results of action taken pursuant to any request;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 prescribing the procedures for obtaining evidence, or producing documents pursuant to a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787  request made under section 11;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
providing for the payment of fees, travelling allowances, and expenses to any person in the Cook Islands who gives or produces evidence or assistance pursuant to a request made under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 
prescribing conditions for the protection of any property sent to or by a foreign country pursuant to a request made under this Act; and making provision for the return of the property to the Cook Islands pursuant to a request;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16130237  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 providing for any other matters that are contemplated by or are necessary for giving full effect to this Act and for its administration.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787 -----------------------------------------
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14244787\charrsid16130237 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14244787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3891196\charrsid16130237 This Act shall be administered by the Crown Law Office
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