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This Order amends the Extradition (Taking of Hostages) Order 1985 by adding to Schedule 2 (which names the foreign states with which the United Kingdom has extradition treaties in force and which are parties to the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages opened for signature at New York on 18th December 1979) an entry for Austria, and by adding to Part I of Schedule 3 (which names the foreign states with which the United Kingdom has no extradition treaties in force and which are parties to the Convention) entries for Japan, Senegal and Togo.