# The European Convention on Extradition Order 2001, PENDING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SAME OFFENCES


The requested Party may refuse to extradite the person claimed if the competent authorities of such Party are proceeding against him in respect of the offence or offences for which extradition is requested.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/962/schedule/1/crossheading/pending-proceedings-for-the-same-offences (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-convention-on-extradition-order-2001/schedule-1/crossheading-pending-proceedings-for-the-same-offences
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