S.L. 276.8 Art. 73Proceedings where extradition is deferred.

(1) This article applies if -

(a) an order is made under this Order deferring a person’s return in pursuance of an extradition claim (the deferred claim) until another extradition claim in respect of him has been disposed of;

(b) the other extradition claim is disposed of.

(2) The court may make an order for the person’s extradition in pursuance of the deferred claim to cease to be deferred.

(3) No order under subarticle (2) may be made after the end of the required period.

(4) If the person applies to the court to be discharged, the court may order his discharge.

(5) If the person applies to the court to be discharged, the court must order his discharge if -

(a) the required period has ended, and

(b) the court has not made an order under subarticle (2) or ordered the person’s discharge.

(6) The required period is twenty-one days starting with the day on which the other extradition claim is disposed of.

(7) An extradition claim is made in respect of a person if -

(a) a Part II warrant is issued in respect of him;

(b) a request for his extradition is made.