In re K. A. Evans

Abstract

The individual in international law — Extradition — Procedure of extradition — Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 — Whether presence of the requesting government before the court essential — Implications of the presence of Crown Counsel — Fugitive — Concept of leaving — Whether temporary physical departure enough — Whether intention to change residence necessary — Extradition within the Dominions of the British Crown — Whether ordinary warrant of the court of the requesting country sufficient — Habeas corpus applications in matters of extradition — Duty and function of court — Approach to the evidence before the magistrate — Bad faith of the requesting government — The law of Hong Kong