Peniche v Vanstone [1999] FCA 916

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Peniche v Vanstone [1999] FCA 916 EXTRADITION – challenge to validity of notices under s 16 of Extradition Act 1988 – effect of stays of arrest warrants in Mexico – meaning of warrants "in force" – whether opinion that extraditable persons could be reasonably held – validity of requests made by requesting country – whether only one request at a time permissible – whether requesting country under duty to disclose stays and limitations problems – whether breach of natural justice regarding refusal of access to extradition documentation. INTERLOCUTORY INJUNCTIONS – whether serious question to be tried – balance of convenience – principle against fragmentation of proceedings. Extradition Act 1988 (Cth), s 6, s 16, s 19 Extradition (United Mexican States) Regulations 1991, reg 4 Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the United Mexican States, Arts 2, 8, 16, 17 and 19(4)

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