Paragraph 5

After section 14 insert—

“14A Consent to return

(1)

A person arrested in pursuance of a warrant under section 8 above may consent to his return to the foreign state that made the extradition request.

(2)

Any consent under this section is irrevocable.

(3)

If the person has not been committed under section 9 above, any consent under this section must be given by notice in writing to the court of committal.

(4)

In England and Wales, the notice is to be given in the manner prescribed by rules under section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.

(5)

Without prejudice to the generality of section 144(1) of that Act, the power to make rules under that section includes power to make provision for a F1Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate) or another District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) designated by him for the purposes of this Act to order the committal for return of a person if he gives consent under this section before he is committed under section 9 above.

(6)

In Scotland, the notice is to be given in the manner prescribed by the High Court of Justiciary by Act of Adjournal and the sheriff may order the committal for return of a person if he gives consent under this section before he is committed under section 9 above.

(7)

Where an order is made by virtue of subsection (5) or (6) above, this Act shall cease to apply to the person in respect of whom the order is made, subject to subsection (8) below.

(8)

If the person is not returned within 20 days after the order is made, the High Court or in Scotland the High Court of Justiciary may, on application by him or on his behalf, order him to be discharged unless reasonable cause is shown for the delay.

(9)

If the person has been committed under section 9 above, any consent under this section must be given to the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers.

(10)

The Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers may, by warrant, order his return at any time under this section.”.