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Extradition Law. (No. 8 of 1977) - Sect 23

Interpretation

23. In this Law, unless the context otherwise requires- " designated Commonwealth country " includes-
(a) a colony, territory, protectorate or other" dependency of such country;
(b) a territory for the international relations of which such country is responsible; and
(c) a ship or aircraft of, or registered in, such country;
" extradition arrangement " includes any treaty or agreement relating to the extradition of fugitive offenders made prior to February 4, 1948, which extends to, and is binding on, the Government of Sri Lanka; " foreign State " means any State outside Sri Lanka other than a country within the Commonwealth; " prescribed " means prescribed by regulations made tinder this Law; " treaty State " includes-
(a) a colony, territory, protectorate or other dependency of such State;
(b) a territory for the international relations of which such State is responsible; and
(c) a ship or aircraft of, or registered in, such State,


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