'File 4/13 Kuwait-Iraq Relations (Extradition Rights)'

Content

This file contains correspondence between Kuwaiti and Iraqi authorities regarding the extradition of criminals or cooperation on criminal cases. The majority of the papers pertain to three distinct cases. Of note is intermitted correspondence throughout the file on the advantages and disadvantages of official extradition legislation between Kuwait and Iraq, which did not exist when the file was compiled.

Extent and format

1 file (76 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 78; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel throughout; these numbers are also written in pencil, but, where circled, are crossed through.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/5/322

Former external reference(s)

4/13

History of this record

Date(s)

6 Oct 1948-29 Oct 1949 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

DeportationCriminal lawJurisdictional disputes

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