Whether your matter involves extradition to the United Kingdom, extradition from the United Kingdom, or a UK-linked INTERPOL Red Notice, our network includes a licensed lawyer in the UK working together with you on strategy.
Direct answer: extradition from the United Kingdom is decided under the Extradition Act 2003, which splits requests into "Category 1" (fast-track, mainly European countries) and "Category 2" (a fuller judicial process, covering most other countries including the US). Extradition to the United Kingdom is decided under the law of the country where the person is located, not UK law. Which direction applies changes everything about your case — and who can represent you.
Global Lawyers Link is an international legal referral and coordination network, not a law firm licensed in the United Kingdom or any single jurisdiction.
Our network includes licensed lawyers in the UK and in any other country involved in your case, working together on strategy from day one. Representation before UK courts, or any foreign court, is always handled directly by the network lawyer admitted to practice there.
This is the scenario where a person in the UK is wanted by another country. The case is decided by Westminster Magistrates’ Court in the first instance, with appeal rights to the High Court.
Simplified process under the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement framework. Fewer grounds to challenge, faster timelines.
Full judicial process requiring a prima facie case or equivalent evidence, depending on the requesting country’s designation.
Extradition Act 2003, as amended — governs requests made to the UK for someone located there.
Westminster Magistrates’ Court considers bail, confirms identity, and sets a timetable — not where the substantive case is decided.
UK courts apply specific statutory bars to extradition. Whether any apply to your case depends entirely on the facts — this is not a checklist you can self-assess safely.
This is the reverse scenario — UK authorities want to bring someone from abroad to face charges in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. The case is decided under the law of the country where that person is located, not UK law.
The Crown Prosecution Service and National Crime Agency issue the extradition request, often supported by an INTERPOL notice or diffusion.
The case is heard in the courts of the country where the person is located, under that country’s own extradition law and treaties.
A UK lawyer cannot appear before a foreign court. Representation there is handled by a lawyer licensed in that jurisdiction.
We advise on the UK side of the case, liaise with UK authorities, and work together with the network lawyer in the relevant country.
The National Crime Agency is the UK’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau, so it is involved whether a Red Notice originates from the UK or affects someone who is in the UK.
Where UK authorities request a Red Notice for someone located abroad, in support of an extradition-to-the-UK request.
Where a foreign Red Notice concerns someone travelling through or resident in the UK, affecting borders, banking, or immigration status.
Notices can be challenged before the CCF regardless of where you are located — see our general INTERPOL guide for how that process works.
Tell us the requesting country, the direction of the case, and what document you have received. We will confirm what applies and bring in the right network lawyer — in confidence.
Extradition FROM the UK means a person in the UK is wanted by another country, and the case is heard in a UK court. Extradition TO the UK means UK authorities want someone located abroad, and the case is heard in that other country’s court.
Yes. Representation before any court, including UK courts, is provided by the network lawyer admitted to practice there, working together with the rest of the network on strategy.
Category 1 cases can move in weeks to a few months; Category 2 cases, especially with appeals, can take a year or more. Timelines vary significantly by case.
Generally the conduct must meet a dual criminality standard, though the specific requirements differ between Category 1 and Category 2 requests.
Yes — appeal rights exist to the High Court, with strict and short deadlines that make early legal advice important.
Tell us what document or notice you have received, the requesting country, and the direction of your case. We will respond directly and confidentially, and bring in the right network lawyer if representation is needed.
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