82Passage of timeU.K.
A person’s extradition to a category 2 territory is barred by reason of the passage of time if (and only if) it appears that it would be unjust or oppressive to extradite him by reason of the passage of time [F1 since he is alleged to have—
(a)committed the extradition offence (where he is accused of its commission), or
(b)become unlawfully at large (where he is alleged to have been convicted of it)]
F1.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 82 substituted (15.1.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 42, 53, Sch. 13 para. 2(3); S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(d)(e)
Commencement Information
I1Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))