(1) The Minister may, on receipt of a request in that behalf, issue a warrant for the transfer of a person serving a sentence of imprisonment in a prison (a "prisoner") to a designated state for the purpose of -
(a) giving evidence in criminal proceedings, or assisting in a criminal investigation, in that state, or
(b) being identified in, or otherwise assisting by his or her presence, such proceedings or investigation.
(2) A warrant may be issued only if the prisoner has made a written statement consenting to his or her being transferred for that purpose.
(3) Where, by reason of the prisoner's youth or physical or mental condition, it appears to the Minister inappropriate for the prisoner to act for himself or herself, the consent shall be given by a person appearing to the Minister to be an appropriate person to act on the prisoner's behalf.
(4) A warrant is authority for -
(a) taking the prisoner from the prison and delivering him or her into the custody of a person representing the
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