UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION PROVIDED BY SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 Article (41) Extradition of offenders may be refused in the following cases: 1. Where there is a current judicial investigation in the State against the person requested to be repatriated in connection to the extradition offence. 2. Where the extradition offence was committed outside the territories of either of the two countries and the laws of the State do not provide for jurisdiction in the case of offences., 3. Where a judicial verdict has been issued against the person requested to be repatriated. Furthermore where such person would be subjected to an unfair trial and judgment in the requesting country.. 4. Where the State is of the opinion that extradition of the relevant person would be contrary to human considerations because of his age, health or other personal circumstances. 5. Where the extradition request is based on a final verdict issued in absentia due to reasons beyond the person control i.e. the person did not have sufficient time before the trial to take necessary measures for his defense, consequently failed to have the opportunity to personally review his/her case.. 6. Where the State has assumed jurisdiction in respect of the offence Article (42) Where the extradition request is refused for reasons provided for under this Law, the case shall be transferred to the competent authority to conduct the prosecution of the person being subjected to the extradition request. Article (43) In the cases relating to the offences stipulated in this law, the State may assist in the extradition of offenders after receiving a temporary arrest warrant from the requesting country; provided that the person requested to be repatriated explicitly agree thereto before the authorized body. General Provisions Article (44) Without prejudice to any severer penalty provided in the penal code or any other law, perpetrators of the offences punishable by this this law, shall be punished by the penalties stipulated herein.