16.This section defines the territories that are covered by Part 1 of the Act.
17.Subsections (1) and (2) explain that Part 1 of the Act deals with extradition from the United Kingdom to those territories designated as category 1 territories by order made by the Secretary of State. Under subsection (3) a territory may not be designated as a category 1 territory if the death penalty is retained as a punishment under the general criminal law of that country.