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Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Thursday, 30 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 December 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Extradition: Rwanda

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the government of Rwanda has requested the extradition of individuals associated with genocide-related activities; if so, whether those individuals have been extradited; and, if not, why.

Answer

In July 2017, extradition requests from Rwanda for five individuals accused of involvement in the genocide were refused by the High Court. The Government does not interfere in these judicial decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL787
Session
2023-24
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Subjects
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Link
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