# Extradition Act 2003, Section 197A: Extradition of serving prisoner

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

If an order is made under Part 1 or 2 for the extradition of a person who is in custody serving a sentence of imprisonment or another form of detention in the United Kingdom, the order is sufficient authority for the person to be removed from the prison or other institution where he is detained.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/section/197A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-act-2003/section-197A
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