Part 3 Extradition Act 2003

Part 3 Extradition Act 2003

Introduction

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The Extradition Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Extradition to Category 1 Territories

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(1)     Section 61 (costs where discharge ordered) is amended as follows.

(2)     After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)     In England and Wales, an order under subsection (5) is to be made, and the appropriate amount is to be determined, in accordance with sections 62A and 62B.

(5B)     In Scotland and Northern Ireland, an order under subsection (5) is to be made, and the appropriate amount is to be determined, in accordance with subsections (6) to (9).â€

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In section 62 (supplementary provision about costs where discharge ordered) omit subsections (1) and (2).

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After section 62 insert—

“62A Appropriate amount: England and Wales

(1)     For the purposes of an order under section 61(5), the appropriate amount is such amount as the judge or court making the order considers reasonably sufficient to compensate the person in whose favour the order is made for any expenses properly incurred by the person in the proceedings under this Part.

(2)     But if the judge or court considers that there are circumstances that make it inappropriate for the person

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