# The European Convention on Extradition Order 1990, Paragraph 1


In case of urgency the competent authorities of the requesting Party may request the provisional arrest of the person sought. The competent authorities of the requested Party shall decide the matter in accordance with its law.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1507/schedule/1/crossheading/provisional-arrest/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-convention-on-extradition-order-1990/schedule-1/crossheading-provisional-arrest/paragraph-1
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