crime are found, the Requested State shall upon request take such measures as are permitted by its law to prevent any dealing in, transfer or disposal of, those suspected proceeds of crime, pending a final determination in respect of those proceeds by a court of the Requesting State. 136/ This Optional Protocol is included on the ground that questions of forfeiture are conceptually different from, although closely related to, matters generally accepted as falling within the description of mutual assistance. However, States may wish to include these provisions in the text because of their importance in dealing with organized crime. Moreover, assistance in forfeiting the proceeds of crime has now emerged as a new instrument in international co-operation. Provisions similar to those outlined in the Optional Protocol appear in many bilateral assistance treaties. Further details can be provided in bilateral arrangements. One matter that could be considered is the need for other provisions dealing with issues related to bank secrecy. An addition could, for example, be made to paragraph 4 providing that the Requested State shall, upon request, take such measures as are permitted by its law to require compliance with monitoring orders by financial institutions. Provision could be made for the sharing of the proceeds of crim'e between the Contracting States or for consideration of the disposal of the proceeds on a case-by-case basis. "5. The Requested State shall, to the extent permitted by its law, give effect to or permit enforcement of a final order forfeiting or confiscating the proceeds of crime made by a court of the Requesting State or take other appropriate action to secure the proceeds following a request by the Requesting State, 137/ "6. The Parties shall ensure that the rights of bona fide third parties shall be respected in the application of this Protocol.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation in combating organized crime, specifically in the context of seizing and forfeiting the proceeds of criminal activity. The language used suggests a focus on law enforcement and judicial cooperation, with the goal of preventing the transfer or disposal of suspected criminal proceeds. This suggests that the text is related to issues of security, justice, and international cooperation.

**Category**
International trade, Justice