(a)

the rights of the persons from whom the statements will be taken including, where applicable, any self-incrimination issues;

(b)

the nature of the participation of the requesting authority's staff (observer or active participant);

(c)

the role of the staff of the requested authority and the requesting authority in the taking of the statement;

(d)

whether the person from whom the statement is to be taken has the right to be assisted by a legal representative and, if so, the scope of the representative's assistance during the taking of the statement including in relation to any records or report of the statement;

(e)

whether the statement is to be taken on a voluntary or compelled basis, where that distinction exists;

(f)

whether, based on the information available at the time of the request, the person from whom the statement is to be taken is a witness or a suspect where that distinction exists;

(g)

whether, based on the information available at the time of the request, the statement could be or is intended to be used in criminal proceedings;

(h)

the admissibility of the statement in the requesting authority's jurisdiction;

(i)

the recording of the statement and the applicable procedures, including whether it will be contemporaneous or summarised written minutes or an audio or audiovisual recording;

(j)

procedures on the certification or confirmation of the statement by the persons providing the statement, including whether that takes place after the statement is taken; and

(k)

the procedure for transmitting the statement by the requested authority to the requesting authority, including the format and timing.

(a)

planning of dates;

(b)

the list of questions to be asked to the person from whom the statement is to be taken;

(c)

travelling arrangements, including ensuring that the requested authority and the requesting authority are able to meet to discuss the matter prior to the taking of the statement; and

(d)

language arrangements.