Hong Kong, Ireland Agree On Mutual Legal Assistance
The governments of Hong Kong and Ireland
signed a treaty last week agreeing on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
The agreement covers the major aspects of mutual assistance including:
the serving of documents; taking evidence; executing requests for search
and seizure; transferring persons to appear as witnesses; and identifying,
tracing, restraining, forfeiting and confiscating proceeds and instrumentalists
of crime. The Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
Ordinance is already in place in Hong Kong providing for the necessary
legislative support for the implementation of the agreement. It will enter
into force 30 days after both sides have notified each other in writing
that their requirements for the entry into force of the agreement are in
compliance. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200109/19/0919254.htm
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