17.—(1) Extradition shall not be granted if final judgment has been passed in the State or in a third country upon the person claimed in respect of the offence for which extradition is requested.
(2) Extradition may be refused by the Minister for an offence which is also an offence under the law of the State if the Attorney General has decided either not to institute or to terminate proceedings against the person claimed in respect of the offence.
