The objective of the amendments was to modernise Singapore's extradition regime. - ST FILE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Fugitives in Singapore wanted by foreign states will be able to consent to their extradition following changes to the Extradition Act on Monday (April 4).
This mechanism will save state resources and prevent fugitives from being detained longer than necessary here, Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong told Parliament.
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