An Introduction to Extradition Law

Introduction

It is no secret that crime is international. So how does the UK legal system respond to those who find themselves in England or Wales but are accused or convicted of committing a crime in another country?

This webinar will help those who want a general understanding and overview of how extradition law works in England and Wales, both in terms of the law and the procedure itself.

It will identify the main arguments that can be raised to prevent extradition and why human rights are often at the heart of those arguments.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The legal framework for extradition in England and Wales
• The differences between Part I and Part 2 extradition requests
• The main obstacles raised in extradition cases
• The cross-over between extradition and human rights law
• The typical path of an extradition case from first appearance to appeal