Explanatory Notes

Extradition Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 41

20th November 2003

Schedules

Schedule 1: Re-extradition: Modifications

632.This Schedule contains the modifications required when the Act is being applied in the context of re-extradition to a category 1 or category 2 territory, as provided for in sections 188 and 189.

Schedule 2: European framework list

633.This Schedule contains the European framework list, which is reproduced from article 2.2 of the European framework decision, as defined in section 215. Reference to the list is made in the definition of an extradition offence under Part 1 of the Act (sections 64 and 65) and the issue of a Part 3 warrant (section 142)

634.Section 215 also provides for Schedule 2 to be amended, by order made by the Secretary of State, subject to the affirmative resolution procedure, for the purposes of ensuring that the list in the Schedule corresponds to any changes subsequently made to the European framework list.

Schedule 3: Amendments

635.This Schedule contains miscellaneous and consequential amendments to existing legislation, as a result of this Act, as provided for in section 219.

Schedule 4: Repeals

636.This Schedule contains repeals, as provided for in section 220. The existing primary legislation on extradition, the Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 and the Extradition Act 1989, are repealed in their entirety. In addition, various provisions contained in existing related legislation are repealed as a result of this Act.