Regina v. Secretary of State For Home Affairs, Ex Parte Kahan

Abstract

Extradition — General — Fugitive Offenders Act 1967 — Whether applicable only to Commonwealth countries — Fiji — Proclamation of republic following coup d'état — Fiji ceasing to be a member of the Commonwealth — Political offence — When question whether offence political to be considered by the courts — Whether suitable for adjudication on habeas corpus proceedings before hearing in front of Magistrate — Procedure

States — Commonwealth — Membership — Fiji ceasing to be member of the Commonwealth after coup d'état — Effects — The law of England