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(1) In addition to the request and any supporting documents, the United Kingdom will require a statement indicating whether or not a conviction in respect of which extradition is requested was obtained in the presence of the person whose return is sought.
(2) The request must be supported by the original of the conviction and sentence or detention order, or of the warrant of arrest or other order having the same effect.
(3) The statement of the offences for which extradition is requested must contain a description of the conduct which it is alleged constitutes the offence or offences for which extradition is requested.
(4) For the purposes of proceedings in the United Kingdom, foreign documents shall be deemed duly authenticated
(a)if they purport to be signed by a judge, magistrate or officer of the State where they were issued; and
(b)if they purport to be certified by being sealed with the official seal of the Minister of Justice, or some other Minister of State, of that State.
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