In his foreword, senior district judge Howard Riddle recalls his observation at the launch of the first edition of Extradition Law that it was already out of date, as law is constantly evolving. However, since the guide’s publication in 2013, even the most experienced district judges have been seen clutching it while on the bench. This is likely to remain the case with this new edition, which is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to a tortuous area of law.
