# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 50.14: Discharge where extradition request withdrawn

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where the Secretary of State gives the court officer notice that the extradition request has been withdrawn—
(a) after the start of the hearing under rule 50.9 or 50.11; and
(b) before the court—
(i) sends the case to the Secretary of State to decide whether to extradite the defendant, or
(ii) discharges the defendant.
(2) The court must exercise its power to discharge the defendant.
[Note. See section 122 of the Extradition Act 2003.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/50.14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-50.14
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