What happens if I have pending criminal charges or am serving a sentence in Turkey when the UK requests my extradition?

Turkish authorities will typically defer extradition until domestic proceedings are concluded or the sentence is served. However, Turkey may grant temporary surrender in exceptional circumstances, allowing you to face trial in the UK with an agreement to return you to Turkey afterward. The Ministry of Justice has discretion over such arrangements. Alternatively, Turkey may negotiate with the UK to postpone surrender entirely, meaning your Turkish legal situation takes priority and could delay UK proceedings by several years depending on the nature of your domestic case.