Extradition

Extradition is the surrender of an alleged criminal by one State or Nation to another having jurisdiction over the crime charged.

International extradition is usually carried out pursuant to the terms of a treaty between two countries.

Extradition and mutual assistance cases are increasingly common in the post 9/11 world and the use of the internet vastly opens up the possibilities of extradition.

With the aim of modernising UK extradition law after the introduction of new European extradition procedures (the European Arrest Warrant) the Government controversially introduced the Extradition Act 2003 which came into force at the beginning of 2004. Under the Act 48 territories (including the US) may now extradite persons from the UK seemingly without evidence! In addition treaties with the UAE and other Nations are in the process of ratification. Controversy has arisen specifically about arrangements for the US because of perceived lack of reciprocity.

There are important issues surrounding extradition and it is vital that you immediately seek the assistance of a specialist in relation to the legality of the proceedings including human rights.

We have successfully represented numerous individuals facing extradition and have specialist lawyers with vast experience of this complex subject available.

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