Part 4Miscellaneous

Extradition

86Schengen-building provisions of the 1996 Extradition Convention

(1)

This section applies where a state is a party to the 1996 Extradition Convention, but only in respect of particular provisions (“the relevant provisions”).

(2)

The 1996 Extradition Convention is the Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union relating to Extradition between the Member States of the European Union and opened for signature on 27th September 1996.

(3)

Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide that the Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33) is to apply, subject to specified modifications, between—

(a)

the United Kingdom, and

(b)

the state,

as if the relevant provisions were general extradition arrangements (within the meaning of that Act) made between the United Kingdom and the state.

(4)

“Specified” means specified in the Order in Council.

(5)

A statutory instrument containing the Order in Council is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(6)

The Order in Council may include supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional provisions.