(Steps taken by the Minister of Justice concerning the approval of transportation of a person surrendered)
Article 34.
1. The Minister of Justice, upon a request made by a foreign country through the diplomatic channel, may give approval to transport through the territory of Japan a person surrendered to that country by another foreign country, except in any of the following circumstances:
(1) When the act which has given rise to the extradition of the person with whom the request is concerned would not constitute an offense under Japanese laws, regulations or ordinances if the act were committed in Japan;
(2) When the offense which has given rise to the extradition of the person with whom the request is concerned is a political offense or when the request for the extradition concerned is deemed to have been made with a view to trying or punishing the person surrendered for a political offense;
(3) When the request has not been made pursuant to a treaty of extradition and the person with whom the request is concerned is a Japanese national.
2. The Minister of Justice shall consult with the Minister of Foreign Affairs before deciding whether to give the approval provided for in paragraph 1 above.
Competent national authority
Transportation and transit through State territory for surrender
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