A7 MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CASES OF FRAUD A. Introduction A.7.01 (a) Relationship between international agreements on mutual assistance and domestic legislation A.7.03 (b) International developments A.7.06 (i) European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters A.7.09 (ii) Commonwealth Scheme Relating to Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters 1986 A.7.12 (iii) United Nations Convention against Corruption A.7.14 (c) EU developments A.7.16 (i) The Schengen Convention A.7.19 (ii) Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between EU Member States and its Protocol A.7.26 (iii) Council Framework Decision on the execution in the EU of orders freezing property or evidence A.7.31 (iv) The Council Framework Decision 20081978/JHA of 18 December 2008 on the European evidence warrant for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters A.7.35 (v) The European Investigation Order A.7.36 (vi) Other mutual recognition initiatives A.7.39 (vii) Council Framework Decision 2001/ 413/JHA of 28 May 2001 on Combating Fraud and Counterfeiting Non-cash Means of Payment A.7.41 (viii) Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance between the EU and the US A.7.43 (d) UK mutual assistance legislation in outline A.7.55 (i) Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 A.7.55 (1) Commencement A.7.57 Fraud A-7001 EFTA00022206