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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1992

Requests by New Zealand - Preliminary provisions

7: Application of this Part

You could also call this:

"Asking other countries for help with criminal matters"

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You can ask any foreign country for help under this Part. This Part is about getting assistance from other countries. You can make a request to any country you choose.

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Part 2Requests by New Zealand
Preliminary provisions

7Application of this Part

  1. A request for assistance pursuant to this Part may be made to any foreign country.