Nicholls, Montgomery, and Knowles on The Law of Extradition and Mutual Assistance

Nicholls, Montgomery, and Knowles on The Law of Extradition and Mutual Assistance is the leading work in this complex and growing area of law. It provides a comprehensive and analytical treatment of the laws covering the extradition arrangements between the UK and other states, as well as international mutual assistance.

This edition provides an expanded discussion of the case law on human rights and an examination of the of the UK's post-Brexit extradition arrangements with the EU as well as detailed coverage of general extradition procedures. It includes detailed consideration of the interface between extradition and asylum. The fourth edition has been extensively revised to provide in-depth and practical coverage of these changes and gives the practitioner detailed guidance on the relevant provisions. Written by an expert author team, the book also includes an analysis of Interpol powers and procedures for the first time.

Clare Montgomery, Barrister, Matrix Chambers,Julian B. Knowles, High Court Judge, The Royal Courts of Justice,Anand Doobay, Partner, Boutique Law LLP,Mark Summers, Barrister, Matrix Chambers,James Stansfeld, Barrister, Matrix Chambers

Clare Montgomery KC is a highly respected advocate specializing in criminal, regulatory and fraud law, best known for her work on legally and factually complex cross border cases. For the past decade, Clare has dealt with extremely demanding and difficult legal cases. She has featured in the starred category of KC's recommended for crime, fraud and extradition for the whole of that period.

The Hon Sir Julian Knowles has been a High Court judge since 2017. Prior to that, he was a Queen's Counsel at Matrix Chambers. He specialized in complex crime, extradition, public law, and media law, and appeared in many legally significant and high-profile cases including the Pinochet extradition case; the Hillsborough Disaster; the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes; R v Vicky Pryce; R v Kenneth Noye; and R v Siôn Jenkins. He has appeared in many cases in the House of Lords, Privy Council, and Supreme Court, including the seminal case of R v Jogee and R v Ruddock, which fundamentally reformed the law of murder.

Anand Doobay has written and spoken widely on legal issues, and his articles and commentary have appeared in both the legal and mainstream media. He has contributed to many of the leading legal textbooks dealing with the areas of law he specializes in, including financial crime, extradition, and mutual legal assistance.


Mark Summers KC is recognized as one of the country's foremost extradition lawyers. He is regularly instructed to advise and appear on behalf of individuals and foreign governments in proceedings in the United Kingdom and abroad. He was previously Chair of the Extradition Lawyers' Association. His caseload has included UK v Anne Sacoolas; Elgizouli v Secretary of State; Julian Assange; South Africa v Shrien Dewani; the attempted Regicide of the King of Spain; and the 9/11 attacks. He has a particular expertise in espionage and hacking cases, including the 'Trojan Horse' commercial espionage computer virus; hacking into the Pentagon and Pearl Harbour and NASA computer networks; KGB espionage in the former Soviet bloc; treason; and impairing the battle-readiness of the US Atlantic fleet.

James Stansfeld is a leading junior in extradition, crime, and public law. His expertise in extradition is widely recognized, with regular instructions in the most complex matters. He has significant expertise and experience in cross jurisdictional issues and in the cross-over between criminal and public law work. He is recognised as a Band 1 leading practitioner in the legal directories.

Part I: Extradition1. Introduction and Overview2. Liability To Extradition; Extradition Offences3. Categorization Of Territories; Territorial Scope of the Extradition Act 20034. Initial Stages of the Extradition Process5. The Extradition Hearing in Category 1 Cases6. The Extradition Hearing in Category 2 Cases7. Extradition and Human Rights8. The Role of the Secretary of State; Deferral of Extradition9. Appeals10. Time for Extradition11. Consent to Extradition; Withdrawal of Claims for Extradition12. Inward Extradition or Return to the United Kingdom13. Police Powers in Extradition Cases14. Post-Surrender Matters15. The European Arrest Warrant16. Extradition and Assistance to International Criminal TribunalsPart II: Mutual Assistance17. Introduction to International Cooperation in Criminal Matters18. UK Requests to Foreign States for Assistance19. Requests by Foreign States to the UK for Assistance in Providing Evidence20. International Information Systems and Mutual Legal Assistance Institutions21. Interpol22. Mutual Assistance in the Service of Process23. Transfer of Prisoners to and from the UK for the Purpose of Giving Evidence and Assisting Investigations24. Mutual Legal Assistance in Relation to Confiscation and Forfeiture