Paragraph 4

In section 35(1) (interpretation)^f1after the definition of “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” insert—

• ““the 1995 Convention” means the Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union on Simplified Extradition Procedure between the Member States of the European Union;

• “the 1996 Convention” means the Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union relating to Extradition between the Member States of the European Union;

• “party to the 1995 Convention” means a state in respect of which the 1995 Convention is in force either generally or between it and the United Kingdom;

• “party to the 1996 Convention” means a state in respect of which the 1996 Convention is in force either generally or between it and the United Kingdom;”.