What summary of evidence is admissible as evidence in an extradition hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from USA v. Hyde, 2016 BCSC 346 (CanLII):
A summary of evidence set out in the record of case is admissible as evidence in an extradition hearing if the requirements of ss. 32 and 33 of the Act are met: United States of America v. Anekwu, 2009 SCC 41,
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