Judgment
Peter Kruger and Barbara Kruger v Director of Northward Prison; Government of Switzerland; Attorney General - Judgment
G 0306/1996; G 0310/1996 · 1996-08-15
Habeas corpus in extradition proceedings; Applicability of Extradition Act 1989 and 1881 Order in Council; Requirements for due authentication of foreign documents; Admissibility of translations; Evidential safeguards under Evidence Law; Magistrate’s error in law for relying on inadmissible translations; Writ of habeas corpus granted, applicants released
Full metadata
| Cause Number | G 0306/1996; G 0310/1996 |
|---|---|
| Court | CIGC (Civ) |
| Judge | Harre J |
| Parties | Peter Kruger and Barbara Kruger v Director of Northward Prison; Government of Switzerland; Attorney General - Judgment |
| Judgment Date | 1996-08-15 |
| Subject | Habeas corpus in extradition proceedings; Applicability of Extradition Act 1989 and 1881 Order in Council; Requirements for due authentication of foreign documents; Admissibility of translations; Evidential safeguards under Evidence Law; Magistrate’s error in law for relying on inadmissible translations; Writ of habeas corpus granted, applicants released |
| Filename (current) | 96-08-15-Peter-Barbara-Kruger-v-Director-of-Northward-Prison.pdf |
Legislation cited
| Statute | Sections cited | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence Act | 10 and 23, 23 | 4 |
| Summary Jurisdiction Act | 25 | 1 |
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