Rezumat
The principal statute governing extradition from the UK. Part 1 covers Category 1 territories (European Arrest Warrants); Part 2 covers Category 2 territories (including the US). Provides bars to extradition including human rights, passage of time, and forum.
Puncte cheie
- Part 1 (Category 1) and Part 2 (Category 2) territories
- Human rights bars to extradition (Article 3, Article 8)
- Forum bar where substantial conduct in UK
- Specialty and double jeopardy protections
Părți și secțiuni
Istoricul amendamentelor
2013 — Crime and Courts Act 2013
Introduced the forum bar and proportionality test.