EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1985 NO. 350
Issued by the Authority of the Attorney-General
EXTRADITION (JAPAN) REGULATIONS
These Regulations are being made pursuant to sub-section 10(4) and section 31 of the Extradition (Foreign States) Act 1966.
The purpose of these Regulations is to apply the Extradition (Foreign States) Act 1966 to Japan. This will enable Australia to make requests for extradition of, and deal with requests for extradition by, Japan.
The Regulations will apply the Act to Japan subject to certain limitations, conditions, exceptions or qualifications specified in the regulations.