10. Penalty not to be imposed for refusal to consent

Terms defined in s 2

• appropriate authority

  appropriate authority

  Defined · s 2

  “appropriate authority”, in relation to a foreign country, means a person or authority whom the Attorney‑General is satisfied is authorised under the law of that country —(a)in the case of a request by that country to Singapore for assistance in a criminal matter, to make the request; or(b)in the case of a request by Singapore to that country for assistance in a criminal matter, to receive the request;

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• foreign country

  foreign country

  Defined · s 2

  “foreign country” means any country, or territory, other than Singapore;

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