You are arrested by the Police under certain sections of the law. This is because you are suspected of committing an offence against another country's law. The offence can have a severe punishment, such as death or a punishment that would be against New Zealand's Crimes of Torture Act 1989. If you are arrested, the Police cannot hand you over to another country or its authorities without permission. The Minister of Justice must give written consent before the Police can do this. This rule is in place to ensure your safety and rights are protected. The Police must follow this rule when dealing with cases like yours. They cannot deliver you to another country without the Minister's consent. This is an important part of the law that affects how the Police handle certain cases.