# The European Convention on Extradition Order 1990 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


EXTRADITION
Made 30th October 1997
Laid before Parliament 7th November 1997
Coming into force 1st December 1997
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 30th day of October 1997
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas the European Convention on Extradition (“the Convention”) opened for signature at Paris on 13th December 1957 entered into force for the United Kingdom on 14th May 1991:
And whereas the Convention entered into force in respect of Estonia on 27th July 1997 and Estonia made the declaration set out in article 2 of this Order:
And whereas the Convention entered into force in respect of Latvia on 31st July 1997 and Latvia made the declaration set out in article 2 of this Order:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by sections 4(1) and 37(3) of the Extradition Act 1989, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2596/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-convention-on-extradition-order-1990-amendment-no-2-order-1997/introduction
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