2. Interpretation
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(1) For the purposes of this Act—
“Commonwealth country” means a Commonwealth country (other than Saint Lucia) and includes any part or political subdivision thereof or any dependency thereof;
“dependency” in relation to a Commonwealth country or foreign State means a dependent territory, including a protectorate and a protected state of a Commonwealth country or foreign State;
“extradition crime” has the meaning given to that expression in Part 1;
“foreign State” means any State (other than Saint Lucia) that is not a Commonwealth country;
“fugitive” means a person accused of an extradition crime that is alleged to have been committed, or convicted of an extradition crime that was committed at a place in a Commonwealth country or foreign State or within the jurisdiction of a Commonwealth country or a foreign State.
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(2) This Act is remedial and shall be given such fair, large and liberal construction and interpretation as best ensures the attainment of its purposes.