The Extradition (Torture) Order 1997

PART IIAPPLICATION OF THE EXTRADITION ACT 1989 IN THE CASE OF A STATE MENTIONED IN PART I

1.  The Extradition Act 1989 shall have effect in relation to a State specified in Part 1 of this Schedule only in respect of—

(a)an offence mentioned in section 22(4)(g) of that Act;

(b)an attempt to commit such an offence;

(c)counselling, procuring, commanding, aiding or abetting such an offence; and

(d)being an accessory before or after the fact to such an offence.

2.  No proceeding shall be taken on an application for a provisional warrant issued under section 8(1)(b) of the Extradition Act 1989, and no such warrant shall be issued, unless the application is made with the consent of the Secretary of State signified by an Order in the form set out in Part III of this Schedule or in a form to the like effect; but except as aforesaid the signification of consent shall not affect the provisions of the said section 8.