Regina v. The Governor of Pentonville Prison, ex parte Teja

Abstract

The individual in internationallaw — Extradition — Conditions of extradition — Whether return would be ‘unjust or oppressive’ — Delay mainly caused by applicant’s own conduct — Whether unjust or oppressive to extradite him — Extraditable crimes Offence not offence in requested State — No similar offence in law of requested State — Whether a ‘relevant offence’ — Fugitive Offenders Act 1967 — The law of England

Diplomatic intercourse and privileges — Permanent diplomatic envoys — Privileges and immunities of — Diplomatic agent appointed unilaterally — No acceptance by receiving State — Agent travelling on diplomatic passport without accreditation to any State — Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 — Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964 — Arrest of agent and extradition proceedings — Whether entitled to immunity — Whether agent would be fairly treated if extradited — Fugitive Offenders Act 1967 — The law of England