# The Extradition (Hijacking) Order 1992, Paragraph 1


Upon being satisfied that the circumstances so warrant, any Contracting State in the territory of which the offender or the alleged offender is present, shall take him into custody or take other measures to ensure his presence. The custody and other measures shall be as provided in the law of that State but may only be continued for such time as is necessary to enable any criminal or extradition proceedings to be instituted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3200/schedule/1/part/7/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-hijacking-order-1992/schedule-1/part-7/paragraph-1
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