Explanatory Notes

Extradition Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 41

20th November 2003

Territorial Application: Wales

Part 3 .Extradition to the United Kingdom

Section 154: Restrictions on bail where undertaking given by Secretary of State

437.This section applies where the Secretary of State has given an undertaking, in connection with a person's extradition, which includes terms that the person be kept in custody in the United Kingdom. In this situation a judge or court may only grant the person bail where he/it considers that there are exceptional circumstances to justify doing so.