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(1) A request by the Central Authority of a foreign State or a competent authority of a foreign entity for mutual legal assistance in relation to an investigation commenced or proceedings instituted in that foreign State or by that foreign entity relating to an offence, shall be made to the Central Authority designated under section 6.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the request shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by or on behalf of the person making the request.

(3) The request may be transmitted by electronic device or other agreeable means.

(4) Where a request is made orally due to exigent circumstances, the Central Authority of the foreign State or the competent authority of the foreign entity shall as soon as practicable confirm that request in writing.