The Extradition Act 2003 (Police Powers: Codes of Practice) Order 2003

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into operation, on 1st January 2004, the codes of practice made pursuant to section 173 of the Extradition Act 2003 (“the Act”) in connection with the exercise by police officers and customs officers of the powers conferred by Part 4 of the Act.

Part 4 of the Act sets out powers of search and seizure of premises and persons, application for warrants and production orders, entry to premises and the treatment of detained persons after arrest in extradition cases.