Part 1

Extradition to category 1 territories

Matters arising before end of extradition hearing

Extradition request
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1
This section applies if at any time in the extradition hearing the judge is informed that—
a
a certificate has been issued under section 70 in respect of a request for the person’s extradition;
b
the request has not been disposed of;
c
an order has been made under section 179(2) for further proceedings on the warrant to be deferred until the request has been disposed of.
2
The judge must remand the person in custody or on bail.
3
If the person is remanded in custody, the appropriate judge may later grant bail.
Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))
Words in s. 24(3) substituted (15.1.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 42, 53, Sch. 13 para. 16; S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(d)(e)
Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))
Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))