Read the full judgment text of FAMV 000007/2003 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 20 May 2003 before Chief Justice Li, Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ.
Fugitive offenders – extradition – interpretation of s.10(6)(b)(iii) of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance (Cap. 503) – whether evidential provision or jurisdictional constraint – time-bar – application for leave to appeal dismissed – Court of Final Appeal – determination – s.10(6)(b)(iii) only evidential – no additional jurisdictional constraint – applicant sought extradition to United States – conduct would constitute offence in Hong Kong – time-bar not relevant to committal – application dismissed
Legal issues: Interpretation of s.10(6)(b)(iii) of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance
Outcome: Application for a certificate and leave to appeal dismissed.