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Nicholls, Montgomery, and Knowles on The Law of Extradition and Mutual Assistance is the leading work in this complex and growing area of law. It provides a comprehensive and analytical treatment of the laws covering the extradition arrangements between the UK and other states, as well as international mutual assistance.This edition provides an expanded discussion of the case law on human rights and an examination of the of the UK's post-Brexit extradition arrangements with the EU as well as detailed coverage of general extradition procedures. It includes detailed consideration of the interface between extradition and asylum. The fourth edition has been extensively revised to provide in-depth and practical coverage of these changes and gives the practitioner detailed guidance on the relevant provisions. Written by an expert author team, the book also includes an analysis of Interpol powers and procedures for the first time.

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Author:   Clare Montgomery, QC (Barrister, Barrister, Matrix Chambers) ,  Julian Knowles (High Court Judge, High Court Judge, The Royal Courts of Justice) ,  Anand Doobay (Partner, Partner, Boutique Law LLP) ,  Mark Summers (Barrister, Barrister, Matrix Chambers)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 5.60cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   1.751kg
ISBN:  

9780198754244

ISBN 10:   0198754248
Pages:   960
Publication Date:   21 October 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I: Extradition 1: Introduction and Overview 2: Liability To Extradition; Extradition Offences 3: Categorization Of Territories; Territorial Scope of the Extradition Act 2003 4: Initial Stages of the Extradition Process 5: The Extradition Hearing in Category 1 Cases 6: The Extradition Hearing in Category 2 Cases 7: Extradition and Human Rights 8: The Role of the Secretary of State; Deferral of Extradition 9: Appeals 10: Time for Extradition 11: Consent to Extradition; Withdrawal of Claims for Extradition 12: Inward Extradition or Return to the United Kingdom 13: Police Powers in Extradition Cases 14: Post-Surrender Matters 15: The European Arrest Warrant 16: Extradition and Assistance to International Criminal Tribunals Part II: Mutual Assistance 17: Introduction to International Cooperation in Criminal Matters 18: UK Requests to Foreign States for Assistance 19: Requests by Foreign States to the UK for Assistance in Providing Evidence 20: International Information Systems and Mutual Legal Assistance Institutions 21: Interpol 22: Mutual Assistance in the Service of Process 23: Transfer of Prisoners to and from the UK for the Purpose of Giving Evidence and Assisting Investigations 24: Mutual Legal Assistance in Relation to Confiscation and Forfeiture

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Clare Montgomery KC is a highly respected advocate specializing in criminal, regulatory and fraud law, best known for her work on legally and factually complex cross border cases. For the past decade, Clare has dealt with extremely demanding and difficult legal cases. She has featured in the starred category of KC's recommended for crime, fraud and extradition for the whole of that period. The Hon Sir Julian Knowles has been a High Court judge since 2017. Prior to that, he was a Queen's Counsel at Matrix Chambers. He specialized in complex crime, extradition, public law, and media law, and appeared in many legally significant and high-profile cases including the Pinochet extradition case; the Hillsborough Disaster; the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes; R v Vicky Pryce; R v Kenneth Noye; and R v Siôn Jenkins. He has appeared in many cases in the House of Lords, Privy Council, and Supreme Court, including the seminal case of R v Jogee and R v Ruddock, which fundamentally reformed the law of murder. Anand Doobay has written and spoken widely on legal issues, and his articles and commentary have appeared in both the legal and mainstream media. He has contributed to many of the leading legal textbooks dealing with the areas of law he specializes in, including financial crime, extradition, and mutual legal assistance. Mark Summers KC is recognized as one of the country's foremost extradition lawyers. He is regularly instructed to advise and appear on behalf of individuals and foreign governments in proceedings in the United Kingdom and abroad. He was previously Chair of the Extradition Lawyers' Association. His caseload has included UK v Anne Sacoolas; Elgizouli v Secretary of State; Julian Assange; South Africa v Shrien Dewani; the attempted Regicide of the King of Spain; and the 9/11 attacks. He has a particular expertise in espionage and hacking cases, including the 'Trojan Horse' commercial espionage computer virus; hacking into the Pentagon and Pearl Harbour and NASA computer networks; KGB espionage in the former Soviet bloc; treason; and impairing the battle-readiness of the US Atlantic fleet. James Stansfeld is a leading junior in extradition, crime, and public law. His expertise in extradition is widely recognized, with regular instructions in the most complex matters. He has significant expertise and experience in cross jurisdictional issues and in the cross-over between criminal and public law work. He is recognised as a Band 1 leading practitioner in the legal directories.

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