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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1992

Requests by New Zealand - Preliminary provisions

8: Requests to be made by Attorney-General

You could also call this:

"How the Attorney-General Asks for Help"

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When New Zealand needs help under this Part, you know it is the Attorney-General who makes the request. The Attorney-General is the person who asks for assistance. This is how requests for help are made in New Zealand.

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Part 2Requests by New Zealand
Preliminary provisions

8Requests to be made by Attorney-General

  1. Requests by New Zealand for assistance under this Part shall be made by the Attorney-General.