The Extradition (Tokyo Convention) Order 1997

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order applies the Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33) so as to make extraditable offences under section 1 of the Tokyo Convention Act 1967 (c. 52) (offences on board aircraft), attempts to commit such offences and participation in the commission of such offences. It applies to certain States, Parties to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, signed at The Hague on 16th December 1970.