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Extradition Act 2003

Section 77: Judge’s powers at extradition hearing

230.The section provides for the powers available to the judge at the extradition hearing under this Part of the Act.

231.The powers available to the judge are as nearly as possible the same as those available to (subsections (1) to (3)):-

  • a magistrates' court at a summary trial, in England and Wales;.

  • a judge at summary proceedings, in Scotland;

  • a magistrates' court in the hearing and determination of a complaint.

The judge therefore has the power to adjourn the hearing and remand a person in custody or on bail (subsections (4) and (5)).

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