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(1) Where there is no agreement between the Republic and a foreign State or foreign entity, the Minister may enter into an administrative arrangement with the foreign State or foreign entity for mutua1legal assistance in respect of an act specified in the arrangement if that act when committed in Ghana would be a serious offence.

(2) Where an agreement expressly states that mutual legal assistance may be provided with respect to an act that does not constitute an offence within the meaning of the agreement, the Minister may enter into an administrative arrangement with the foreign State or foreign entity concerned, for mutual legal assistance with respect to the act specified in the arrangement if that act when committed in Ghana would be a serious offence.

(3) An administrative arrangement entered into under subsection (1) or (2) may be implemented by the Minister under this Act, in the same manner as an agreement. -

(4) An administrative arrangement under subsection (1) or (2) shall have effect as specified in the arrangement or for a period not exceeding six months.

(5) Sections 1 and 2 do not apply to an administrative arrangement entered into under subsection (1) or (2) of this section.