# Extradition Act 2003, Section 81: Extraneous considerations


A person’s extradition to a category 2 territory is barred by reason of extraneous considerations if (and only if) it appears that—
(a) the request for his extradition (though purporting to be made on account of the extradition offence) is in fact made for the purpose of prosecuting or punishing him on account of his race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or political opinions, or
(b) if extradited he might be prejudiced at his trial or punished, detained or restricted in his personal liberty by reason of his race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or political opinions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/41/section/81 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-act-2003/section-81
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