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Reg. v. Governor of Brixton Prison, Ex parte Schtraks.

England and Northern Ireland.  27 February 1962 ; 06 September 1962 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

State territory — In general — Nature of territorial sovereignty — Meaning of “territory” in extradition agreement — Whether equivalent to area under jurisdiction of Government — Relevance of de facto recognition of jurisdiction and control by requested State — Extradition Treaty between Israel and United Kingdom — Whether Jerusalem within “territory” of Israel for purposes of Treaty.

Extradition — In general — Interpretation of extradition treaties Meaning of "territory" of contracting State — Whether confined to areas over which that State is de jure sovereign — Whether exercise of de facto authority and jurisdiction sufficient — Status of Jerusalem in relation to Israel — Whether offence committed in Jerusalem comes within Extradition Treaty referring to "territory" of Israel.

Extradition — Conditions of — Evidence required in support of request for extradition-The law of England.

Extradition — In general — Interpretation of extradition treaties — Meaning of “territory” of contracting State — Whether confined to areas over which that State is de jure sovereign — Whether exercise of de facto authority and jurisdiction sufficient — Status of Jerusalem in relation to Israel — Whether offence committed in Jerusalem comes within Extradition Treaty referring to “territory” of Israel.

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© Cambridge University Press 1967

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