Decides that the Model Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters should be complemented by the provisions set forth in annex I to the present resolution; requests the Secretary-General to elaborate, in consultation with Member States, for submission to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, model legislation on mutual assistance in criminal matters, in order to enhance effective cooperation between States, taking into account the elements recommended by the Intergovernmental Expert Group for inclusion; reiterates its invitation to Member States to provide to the Secretary-General copies of relevant laws and information on practices related to international cooperation in criminal matters; requests the Secretary-General: (a) to update and disseminate regularly the information mentioned to prepare a directory of central authorities responsible for mutual legal assistance; (b) to continue to provide advisory and technical cooperation services to Member States requesting assistance; (c) to provide, in cooperation with interested Member States and relevant intergovernmental organizations, training in mutual assistance law and practices for personnel in appropriate governmental agencies and for central authorities of requesting Member States.

Adopted without vote, 85th meeting

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Annexes (p. 4-7): 1. Complementary provisions for the Model Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters -- 2. Elements recommended for inclusion in model legislation on mutual assistance in criminal matters.
Adopted at the 85th plenary meeting, 9 Dec. 1998.