Miyanda v. Attorney-General

Abstract

Aliens — Deportation — Use of deportation as disguised form of extradition — Whether unlawful — Zambian national fleeing to Zaire — Zairean authorities handing him over to Zambian police — Ad hoc agreement between the two governments

Extradition — Absence of extradition treaty — Whether return of fugitive offender unlawful in absence of extradition treaty — Ad hoc agreement between two governments for return of fugitive

Jurisdiction — Territorial — Limits on jurisdiction — Manner of fugitive’s return to face trial — Whether return of fugitive in absence of extradition treaty deprives court of jurisdiction — The law of Zambia