# The Extradition Act 2003 (Part 3 Designation) Order 2003, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Part 3 of the Extradition Act 2003 sets out the procedures for making outgoing extradition requests from the United Kingdom. A Part 3 warrant is an extradition request made to a category 1 territory. Section 142 allows a judge to issue a Part 3 warrant on application by a constable or an appropriate person. Article 2 specifies descriptions of persons who are “appropriate persons” for these purposes.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3335/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-act-2003-part-3-designation-order-2003/note
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