Extradition to the UK is sought when an alleged crime has been committed in the UK and the defendant is believed to be resident in a foreign country.

Category 1 territories and Category 2 territories are dealt with under different provisions of the 2003 Act; however, in short, an extradition request to an EU member state is normally by way of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW).

What should I do if I’m facing Extradition?

Early advice is essential. Many foreign jurisdictions operate systems whereby the lawyer representing you (if provided by the state) may have no experience of extradition law (or the basis on which you could defend the request!)