Extradition law: a practitioner's guide

by Edward Grange

The Extradition Act 2003 is a complex piece of legislation. Since it came into force, large numbers of extradition cases have been litigated in both the magistrates’ and appellate courts, with the number of persons arrested increasing year on year. While those with a background in criminal law will be familiar with some of the concepts, extradition law is a niche area which requires practitioners to have knowledge and understanding of the developing case law along with the distinct procedure and terminology used within extradition proceedings.

Extradition a practitioner’s guide provides a highly practical guide to extradition law for those representing requested persons. It is written with the duty solicitor in mind, but will be of assistance to all solicitors and barristers acting in extradition proceedings, from the magistrates’ courts to the Supreme Court.

The authors have extensive experience of defending individuals in extradition hearings and appeals. Extradition a practitioner’s guide balances a clear and thorough explanation of the law with practical tips on representing the client and preparing the case.

Contents include

Practical considerations
Looking at the European Arrest Warrant
Extradition requests from outside the European Union
Attending the client
Bars to extradition
Human rights
The initial hearing in EAW cases
Preparing for the contested hearing
The contested extradition hearing
Appeals
Ancillary matters

Appendices include the EAW Framework Decision, extracts from the Extradition Act and useful checklists and forms.

Essential reading for duty solicitors and any lawyers and advisers acting in extradition proceedings.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 17, 2013

Reviews

[Alexander Crowther · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book that helped me understand extradition in depth beyond the theories of criminal procedural law they teach you in law school