R v Governor of Brixton Prison, Ex p Schtraks

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Type: Case

Citation: [1964] AC 556, HL(E)

Summary: Appellant committed by magistrate to await extradition — Application for writ of habeas corpus dismissed — Ambit of jurisdiction to review magistrate’s decision — Right and competence of court to take cognisance of fresh evidence limited to cases where it went to question of magistrate’s jurisdiction at date of committal order

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Court: HL

Jurisdiction: England

Date 06 Sep 1962

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Extradition, Habeas Corpus, Jurisdiction

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Start date: 06-Sep-1962

End date: 06-Sep-1962

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File Location: AL6

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