The speciality principle in s 42 of the Extradition Act 1988 (Cth) is not contravened where the charge on the indictment is based on the same specific act described in the extradition request, even though additional uncharged acts of the same character emerge in evidence after extradition. The identification of the offence for which the person was surrendered is determined by reference to the acts known to police at the time of the extradition request.
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