R v Governor of Brixton Prison, Ex parte Schtraks

Subject Matter

EXTRADITION — Extent of treaty — “Territory” — Israel — Non-recognition of Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem — De facto authority recognised — Whether Jerusalem “territory” of Israel Government — Israel (Extradition) Order, 1960

[1963] 1 QB 55; [1964] AC 556; [1962] 2 WLR 976; [1962] 3 WLR 1013

EXTRADITION — Habeas corpus — Appeal — House of Lords — Ambit of jurisdiction to review magistrate's decision — Fresh evidence — Whether admissible — Admissibility on question of jurisdiction — Whether offence political

[1964] AC 556; [1962] 3 WLR 1013

EXTRADITION — Offence of political character — Meaning — Offence in itself not political — Subsequently becoming political — Whether offence of political character at the time of commission — Burden of proof — Extradition Act, 1870, s 3

[1963] 1 QB 55; [1964] AC 556; [1962] 2 WLR 976; [1962] 3 WLR 1013

Appellate History