In re Ismail

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Type: Case

Citation: [1999] 1 AC 320, HL(E)

Summary: On proper construction of section 1(1) of the Extradition Act 1989 a person was “accused” of an extradition crime in a foreign state if competent authorities there had taken steps which could fairly be described as matter of substance rather than form as commencement of a prosecution

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Court: HL

Jurisdiction: England

Date 29 Jul 1998