243Persons extradited to the United KingdomE+W
(1)A fixed-term prisoner is an extradited prisoner for the purposes of this section if—
(a)he was tried for the offence in respect of which his sentence was imposed—
(i)after having been extradited to the United Kingdom, and
(ii)without having first been restored or had an opportunity of leaving the United Kingdom, and
(b)he was for any period kept in custody while awaiting his extradition to the United Kingdom as mentioned in paragraph (a).
(2)In the case of an extradited prisoner, section 240 has effect as if the days for which he was kept in custody while awaiting extradition were days for which he was remanded in custody in connection with the offence, or any other offence the charge for which was founded on the same facts or evidence.
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Textual Amendments
F1S. 243(3) repealed (27.7.2004) by The Extradition Act 2003 (Repeals) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1897), art. 3