Made under the Extradition Act 2003

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The Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2025

Published: Thu 20th Nov 25 Came into force: Wed 26th Nov 25

The Order formally amended the Extradition Act 2003 (Designation of Part 2 Territories) Order 2003 by removing Hong Kong and Zimbabwe and designating Chile.


This Order, made under the Extradition Act 2003, amends the list of designated Part 2 territories by revoking the designation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Zimbabwe due to the suspension or termination of underlying international agreements, while simultaneously adding Chile as a designated Part 2 territory following its accession to the European Convention on Extradition 1957; it also sets commencement rules and provides transitional arrangements for cases already in progress.

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