Part 2 Arrest and delivery of persons

Proceedings where court refuses delivery order

8 Procedure where court refuses order

1

If a competent court refuses to make a delivery order, it shall—

a

make an order remanding the person arrested, and

b

notify the Secretary of State and, in the case of proceedings in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers of its decision and of the grounds for it.

2

If the court is informed without delay that an appeal is to be brought under section 9 or 10, the order remanding the person arrested shall continue to have effect.

3

If the court is not so informed, it shall discharge the person arrested.