The ministerial request for the application of pre-trial detention, submitted with a view to a favourable decision on surrender under article 704(3) of the italian code of criminal procedure, is not binding on the judicial authority. the custodial measure must in any event be ordered in light of the precautionary needs relating to the extradition proceedings, to be assessed pursuant to article 714(2) of the italian code of criminal procedure. accordingly, a concrete assessment is required as to the existence of a risk of absconding and the adequacy of the requested custodial measure.