The Law of Extradition and Mutual Assistance, 2nd Edition

• Covers both extradition and mutual assistance in one source
• Sets our extradition procedures, both to and from the UK, dealing with arrest, hearing and appeals
• Dedicated chapters on Police Powers, the new European Arrest Warrant, and extradition to the International Criminal Tribunals
• Clear analysis of human rights issues
• Expanded coverage of other jurisdictions - notably, the US, Canada and Australia
• Comprehensive treatment of MLA issues - including cross-border surveillance, transfer of prisoners, driving disqualifications, and confiscation and forfeiture
• Appendices contain updated text of all relevant legislation and materials

New to this edition

• Scrupulously updated and rewritten to take into account the Extradition Act 2003, The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and the new US extradition treaty
• Detailed chapter on new European Arrest Warrant

provides a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of the laws covering the extradition arrangements between the UK and other states, as well as international mutual assistance. Since the first edition was published by Cameron May in 2002, the Extradition Act 1989 and the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 have been repealed and replaced by the Extradition Act 2003 and the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003, respectively, and international confiscation is now dealt with under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

This second edition has therefore been scrupulously updated and rewritten to take into account all of the legislative changes, and offers a detailed treatment and practical guidance to the new legislation. The new edition has also been expanded to provide comparative coverage on extradition law and practice in other jurisdictions, including the US, Canada, and Australia, and includes a chapter on how the European Arrest Warrant is dealt with in other EU countries.

The authors provide an expert commentary and critique of the new legislation and case law, and the book contains all relevant legislation.

Readership: Primary market: Barristers and solicitors specialising in extradition and mutual assistance, and international aspects of criminal law - particularly practitioners working in the fields of fraud, terrorism, and asset recovery. Lawyers within the various prosecuting and enforcement agencies (notably the Crown Prosecution Service; the Home Office; HM Revenue and Customs; the Asset Recovery Agency; and the Serious Organised Crime Agency) also form a key market. Secondary market: Academics.