178Extradition of escaped ICC prisoner

#### 178 Extradition of escaped ICC prisoner (1) If: (a) an ICC prisoner serving a sentence in a foreign country escapes from custody and is located in Australia; and (b) the foreign country makes a request to Australia for the person’s surrender in accordance with article 111 of the Statute; the Extradition Act 1988 applies to the request: (c) subject to necessary limitations, conditions, exceptions or qualifications; and (d) as if the request related to a person who had been convicted of an extradition offence (within the meaning of that Act). (2) If: (a) an ICC prisoner serving a sentence in Australia escapes from custody and is located in a foreign country; and (b) the Attorney‑General wishes to make a request to that country for the person’s surrender in accordance with article 111 of the Statute; the Attorney‑General may request the person’s extradition under the Extradition Act 1988, and that Act applies: (c) with any necessary limitations, conditions, exceptions or qualifications; and (d) as if the request related to a person who had been convicted of an extradition offence (within the meaning of that Act).