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 [F1or he received that sentence]—
(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).
[F2(2)In the case of an extradited prisoner, the court must specify in open court the number of days for which the prisoner was kept in custody while awaiting extradition.
(2A)Section 240ZA applies to days specified under subsection (2) as if they were days for which the prisoner was remanded in custody in connection with the offence or a related offence.]
F3(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 243(1) inserted (15.1.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 42, 53, Sch. 13 para. 31; S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2
F2S. 243(2)(2A) substituted for s. 243(2) (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 110(8), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)
F3S. 243(3) repealed (27.7.2004) by The Extradition Act 2003 (Repeals) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1897), art. 3
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 243 applied (15.1.2007) by Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6), s. 101(12A) (as inserted by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 42, 53, Sch. 13 para. 32; S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 243 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 19 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)