The appellant sought the extradition of the respondents for an aircraft hijacking alleged to have occurred in 1969.
The respondents returned to Canada in 1979, but the appellant did not request extradition until 1984.
The extradition judge granted a stay of proceedings under s. 24(1) of the Charter, finding the delay violated the respondents' s. 7 rights.
The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the appeal, holding that an extradition judge is not a court of competent jurisdiction under s. 24(1), the Charter does not apply to the actions of foreign governments, and the mere surrender of a fugitive pursuant to a treaty does not violate the principles of fundamental justice.
