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Nikonovs v Governor of HM Prison Brixton and Republic of Latvia

Author / Contributor: John Jones QC
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Nikonovs v Governor of HM Prison Brixton and Republic of Latvia
   
Issue: Whether habeas corpus was available in extradition proceedings under the Extradition Act 2003 and, if so, whether it should be granted in this case on the basis that N was not brought before the Court as soon as practicable, as required by the 2003 Act.
   
Court: Divisional Court
   
Reference:   CO/7767/2005
   
Neutral Citation:   [2005] EWHC 2405 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Scott Baker LJ, Rafferty J
   
Date: 2 November 2005