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Decision and Surrender Decision and Surrender

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(1)

The Requested State shall inform the Requesting State through the diplomatic channel of its decision with regard to the extradition.

(2)

In the event that a request for extradition is refused, the Requested State shall give reasons for the refusal.

(3)

If the request is agreed to, the Requesting State shall be informed of the place and date of surrender and of the length of time for which the person claimed was detained with a view to surrender.

(4)

The Requesting State shall arrange for the removal of the person sought from the territory of the Requested State within such period as may be specified according to the law of the Requested State or such reasonable period as the Requested State may specify. If he is not removed within that period, the Requested State may refuse to extradite him for the same offence.