Section 3: Arrest under certified Part 1 warrant

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

Part 1: Extradition to category 1 territories

This section applies if a certificate is issued under section 2 in respect of a Part 1 warrant issued in respect of a person.

The warrant may be executed by a constable or a customs officer in any part of the United Kingdom.

The warrant may be executed by a service policeman anywhere, but only if the person is subject to service law or is a civilian subject to service discipline.

The warrant may be executed even if neither the warrant nor a copy of it is in the possession of the person executing it at the time of the arrest.

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