the widest possible measure of mutual assistance in investigations or court proceedings in respect of offences the punishment of which, at the time of the request for assistance, falls within the jurisdiction of the judicial authorities of the Requesting State. "2. Mutual assistance to be afforded in accordance with this Treaty may include: "(a) Taking evidence or statements from persons; "(b) Assisting in the availability of detained persons or others to give evidence or assist in investigations; "(c) Effecting service of judicial documents; "(d) Executing searches and seizures; "(e) Examining objects and sites; "(f) Providing information and evidentiary items; "(g) Providing originals or certified copies of relevant documents and records, including bank, financial, corporate or business records, "3. This Treaty does not apply to: "(a) The arrest or detention of any person with a view to the extradition of that person; "(b) The enforcement in the Requested State of criminal judgements imposed in the Requesting State except to the extent permitted by the law of the Requested State and the Optional Protocol to this Treaty; "(c) The transfer of persons in custody to serve sentences; "(d) The transfer of proceedings in criminal matters. 118/ Additions to the scope of assistance to be provided can be considered bilaterally, such as provisions covering information on sentences passed on nationals of the Parties. Obviously, such assistance must be compatible with the law of the Requested State. "ARTICLE 2 "Qthgr _&£гangements 112/ "Unless the Parties decide otherwise, this Treaty shall not affect obligations subsisting between them whether pursuant to other treaties or arrangements or otherwise. "ARTICLE 3 "Desigaatipn .9f_.çç>mpgtgnl;-aatbürÂt.ifi.s. "Each Party shall designate and indicate to the other Party an authority or authorities by or through which requests for the purpose of this Treaty should be made or received. "ARTICLE 4 "Refusal.,Qf, giggistangg 122/ "1. Assistance may be refused if: 121/
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a treaty or agreement between two or more countries, focusing on mutual assistance in investigations and court proceedings, particularly in criminal matters. The content highlights the exchange of information, evidence, and cooperation between the parties. Given the context, it is likely that the treaty is related to law enforcement, justice, or security.

**Category**
International Law, Justice