Extradition — Habeas corpus — Nature of proceedings — Whether further evidence not before chief magistrate when making committal order admissible — Extradition Act, 1870 (33 and 34 Vict. c. 52), s. 3 (1). Extradition — Political offence — Political character of offence connotes idea of asylum in England for political fugitive — Fugitive must … Continue reading Schtraks v Government Of Israel And Others: HL 6 Sep 1962
Lord Diplock traced the history of the political offence exception to offences requiring extradition, and emphasised the need for a connection between the impugned conduct and changes to government or government policy: ‘My Lords, the noun that is qualified by the adjectival phrase ‘of a political character,’ is ‘offence.’ One must, therefore, consider what are … Continue reading Regina v Governor of Pentonville Prison ex parte Cheng: HL 16 Apr 1973
The applicant had been committed to prison pending extradition proceedings brought by Hong Kong alleging substantial fraud. He challenged the committal on the grounds that since the allegations involved transmission of funds over international borders, if he had committed the acts alleged in the UK an offence would not have been committed, since the funds … Continue reading Regina v Governor of Pentonville Prison, Ex Parte Osman: QBD 30 Mar 1988
