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Section 25: Physical or mental condition

Extradition Act 2003 · 2003 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Extradition to category 1 territories

This section applies if at any time in the extradition hearing it appears to the judge that the condition in subsection (2) is satisfied.

The condition is that the physical or mental condition of the person in respect of whom the Part 1 warrant is issued is such that it would be unjust or oppressive to extradite him.

The judge must—

order the person's discharge, or
adjourn the extradition hearing until it appears to him that the condition in subsection (2) is no longer satisfied.

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