Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If a Category A inmate awaiting determination of extradition proceedings can be held or apply to be held in Northern Ireland. - No.

Answer: Mr. Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if a Category A inmate awaiting determination of extradition proceedings can be held or apply to be held in Northern Ireland. [20367] Miss Widdecombe: No. The Extradition Act 1989 makes no provision for a separate jurisdiction for Northern Ireland. Under section 9 of the Extradition Act, the court of committal can only remand a person in custody to a prison in England and Wales.

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