Extradition Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:06 am on 30 October 2003.

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Photo of Lord Bassam of Brighton Lord Bassam of Brighton Government Whip, Government Whip 11:06, 30 October 2003

My Lords, this is a minor drafting amendment which allows a person to waive speciality protection; that is, the right to be tried only for the offence for which he was extradited. The amendment will enable us to achieve a position equivalent to that in Part 1 of the Bill. I beg to move.