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Extradition Law. (No. 8 of 1977) - Sect 2

Application of the provisions of this Law in respect of Commonwealth countries

2.
(1) The Minister may from time to time by Order published in the Gazette declare that the provisions of this Law shall apply in respect of any country within the Commonwealth specified therein, subject to such modifications, imitations, or conditions as may he specified in such Order.
(2) Every such Order shall come into force on the date of publication of such Order or on such later date as may be specified therein.
(3) Every Order made under this section shall as soon as convenient after its publication be brought before the National State Assembly for approval. Any Order which is not so approved shall be deemed to be rescinded as from the date of its disapproval, but without prejudice to anything previously done thereunder.
(4) An Order made under this section shall be final and conclusive, and shall not be called in question in any court.
(5) Every country within the Commonwealth in relation to which an Order made under this section is for the time being in force is hereinafter referred to as a "designated Commonwealth country ".
(6) Where any Order is deemed to be rescinded by virtue of the operation of the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, the Minister shall cause notice of such rescission to be published in the Gazette,


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