Section 140A Unlawfully at largeF1

(1)

A person is alleged to be unlawfully at large after conviction of an offence if—

(a)

he is alleged to have been convicted of it, and

(b)

his extradition is sought for the purpose of his being sentenced for the offence or of his serving a sentence of imprisonment or another form of detention imposed in respect of the offence.

(2)

This section applies for the purposes of this Part, other than sections 82 and 136.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 140A inserted (15.1.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 42, 53, Sch. 13 para. 2(4); S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(d)(e)

Notes on Part 2

Commencement

I1: Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))

Notes on Interpretation

Commencement

I1: Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))