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asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have made representations to the Government of Zimbabwe concerning the human rights of Simon Mann, in light of recent reports that he may be deported from Zimbabwe to Equatorial Guinea.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have made representations to the Government of Zimbabwe concerning the human rights of Simon Mann, in light of recent reports that he may be deported from Zimbabwe to Equatorial Guinea.
Asked by
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
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Answered
Answered on
4 June 2007
We are aware that the Equatorial Guinean authorities are seeking Simon Mann’s extradition from Zimbabwe. We are providing full consular assistance to Mr Mann and his next of kin in the UK and will remain in contact with them as legal proceedings progress. Our embassy in Harare has raised our concerns over the human rights aspects of this case with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Extradition; Human rights; Zimbabwe; Equatorial Guinea; Mann, Simon
Date
4 June 2007
Reference
3771; 692 c180WA
House
House of Lords
asked Her Majesty's Government:Why, when Lord Triesman said on 30 March 2006 that ““we are taking a close and active interest in the case of Mr Ali Manzarpour, and we are looking after the rights of Mr Manzarpour as well as we can”” (Official Report, col. 852), Baroness Scotland of...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Why, when Lord Triesman said on 30 March 2006 that ““we are taking a close and active interest in the case of Mr Ali Manzarpour, and we are looking after the rights of Mr Manzarpour as well as we can”” (Official Report, col. 852), Baroness Scotland of...
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative; Social Democratic Party)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
4 June 2007
The noble Earl refers to my response of 30 March 2006 (Official Report, col. 852), which related to the consular assistance that was provided to Mr Ali Manzarpour while he was detained in Poland. This was in line with standard consular policy towards British nationals in detention abroad. On 14 December 2006, Mr Manzarpour was released from Warsaw detention centre and returned to the United Kingdom. The Answer given by my noble friend the Minister of State for the Home Department, the right honourable Baroness Scotland QC, on 9 May to the noble Earl (Official Report, cols. WA 260-61), related to a question about an extradition request by the United States to Poland for Mr Manzarpour. The Government clearly have no locus in this matter and are unable to answer such questions.
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
4 June 2007
Reference
692 c155WA; 3967
House
House of Lords
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have made representations to the Government of Chile in support of Peru's request for the extradition from Chile of former President Alberto Fujimori, to face charges related tohuman rights violations, corruption and money laundering.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have made representations to the Government of Chile in support of Peru's request for the extradition from Chile of former President Alberto Fujimori, to face charges related tohuman rights violations, corruption and money laundering.
Asked by
Lord Avebury
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
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Written questions
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Answered on
30 April 2007
The Government have not made representations to the Government of Chile in support of Peru's request for the extradition from Chile of former President Alberto Fujimori. This is a matter for the Peruvian and Chilean authorities.
Subjects
Extradition; Presidents; Chile; Peru; Fujimori, Alberto
Date
30 April 2007
Reference
3375; 691 c187WA
House
House of Lords
Whether they will make representations to the Government of the United States regarding the possible use of shackling or leg irons by the United States authorities on British nationals extradited to the United States who have not been convicted of any crime.
Whether they will make representations to the Government of the United States regarding the possible use of shackling or leg irons by the United States authorities on British nationals extradited to the United States who have not been convicted of any crime.
Asked by
Lord Monson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
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Answered on
14 July 2006
Rule 33 of the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, adopted by the United Nations in 1955, although not legally binding, states that instruments of restraint, such as shackles and leg irons, shall not be applied as a punishment. However, the standard minimum rules do recognise that restraints may and will be used in certain circumstances, including precaution against escape during transfer. The Government will therefore not make representations on this issue but will continue to monitor closely the welfare of all British detainees in the USA.
Subjects
British nationality; Extradition; Prisoners; USA; Restraint techniques
Date
14 July 2006
Reference
6823; 684 c149WA
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the United States has a straightforward ban on exports to Iran, which might be regarded as excessive in the House or elsewhere, but it is at least clear. It is going no further in this case, so far as I can tell, but it is putting these matters into its extradition case in the Polish courts. It is an open-court procedure. The whole argument for and against will be heard and has been heard thus far in the Polish courts.
My Lords, the United States has a straightforward ban on exports to Iran, which might be regarded as excessive in the House or elsewhere, but it is at least clear. It is going no further in this case, so far as I can tell, but it is putting these matters into its extradition case in the Polish courts. It is an open-court procedure. The whole argument for and against will be heard and has been heard thus far in the Polish courts.
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Goodhart
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is this not an example of the US Government’s aggressive use of the powers to obtain extradition and of the submission by too many countries—including, in other cases, our own—to those excessive demands?
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c851-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, in general—not in this particular case—issues concerning the transfers of technology and when they do or do not comply with United Nations regulations are discussed regularly with the United States. I do not intend to speculate in the House today about whether there will be further sanctions. We are not at that point. We want a discussion in the Security Council about Iran and its current nuclear programme, a matter on which we have exchanged views in the House frequently, and I do not think that it would be appropriate to make those discussions more difficult by speculating on whether sanctions will be the result of them.
My Lords, in general—not in this particular case—issues concerning the transfers of technology and when they do or do not comply with United Nations regulations are discussed regularly with the United States. I do not intend to speculate in the House today about whether there will be further sanctions. We are not at that point. We want a discussion in the Security Council about Iran and its current nuclear programme, a matter on which we have exchanged views in the House frequently, and I do not think that it would be appropriate to make those discussions more difficult by speculating on whether sanctions will be the result of them.
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, over and above that, as the case obviously has political as well as judicial implications, are not my noble friend Lord Waddington and my noble and learned friend Lord Howe entirely right that we should be raising the wider aspects with the United States authorities? Can the Minister assure the House that we are in discussions with the United States about the wider implications, aside from the judicial processes? As the issue is basically about US sanctions on technology to Iran, will the Minister accept a slightly wider question and tell us whether the new UN Security Council proposal—not a resolution—to warn Tehran about its civil nuclear programme could lead to further sanctions, including changes in our own law and the tightening generally of sanctions on Iran?
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c852-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I hoped that I had expressed the view in an earlier answer that Mr Manzarpour had gone through the processes and had obtained the permits that he needed lawfully in the United Kingdom. At least one of the items—the biplane—was sourced from the United States. It takes the view that that was in contravention of its law and that is the basis on which it sought the international warrant. I am clear in my own mind that the United States has a right to do so under its law, and it is a matter for the Polish authorities to consider whether they have to comply with the request for extradition.
My Lords, I hoped that I had expressed the view in an earlier answer that Mr Manzarpour had gone through the processes and had obtained the permits that he needed lawfully in the United Kingdom. At least one of the items—the biplane—was sourced from the United States. It takes the view that that was in contravention of its law and that is the basis on which it sought the international warrant. I am clear in my own mind that the United States has a right to do so under its law, and it is a matter for the Polish authorities to consider whether they have to comply with the request for extradition.
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Waddington
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is it not correct that, in exporting the goods to Iran from Britain, Mr Manzarpour broke no British law and, if he had remained in Britain, there would have been no question of his being extradited to the United States? If that be correct, why are we not protesting vigorously to the American authorities at their attempt to have Mr Manzarpour sent to America from Poland to stand trial for acts that took place in Britain and that were not contrary to our law?
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c852
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, Mr Ali Manzarpour was arrested in Poland on 17 February 2005 under a US-issued international arrest warrant requesting his extradition to the US on charges that he attempted to export a biplane from the United States to Iran via the UK illegally and other items from the US to Iran via Austria illegally.
My Lords, Mr Ali Manzarpour was arrested in Poland on 17 February 2005 under a US-issued international arrest warrant requesting his extradition to the US on charges that he attempted to export a biplane from the United States to Iran via the UK illegally and other items from the US to Iran via Austria illegally.
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
For how long and for what reasons Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British-Iranian dual national, has been held in a Polish prison in connection with extradition proceedings to the United States.
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c851
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I can confirm that Mr Manzarpour is not a United States citizen. I do not know whether he has ever visited the United States, so I am not in a position to answer that. With regard to the exports, he had applied to the United Kingdom authorities for a licence to export a light aircraft to Iran, and it was issued on 26 May 2004. The application was circulated for advice to the FCO and to the MoD, as normal, and was considered against published criteria. That is the position, as we understand it. We believe that that is the position in European law, although I understand that some lawyers who are expert in European law may have a different view. The United States believes that there is a founded case. I cannot answer for Polish law, because the case is before Poland’s courts at the moment.
My Lords, I can confirm that Mr Manzarpour is not a United States citizen. I do not know whether he has ever visited the United States, so I am not in a position to answer that. With regard to the exports, he had applied to the United Kingdom authorities for a licence to export a light aircraft to Iran, and it was issued on 26 May 2004. The application was circulated for advice to the FCO and to the MoD, as normal, and was considered against published criteria. That is the position, as we understand it. We believe that that is the position in European law, although I understand that some lawyers who are expert in European law may have a different view. The United States believes that there is a founded case. I cannot answer for Polish law, because the case is before Poland’s courts at the moment.
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that comprehensive reply. Am I correct in my understanding that Mr Manzarpour is not a US citizen and that he has never been to the United States? Does the Minister believe that Mr Manzarpour has contravened any UK, EU or Polish law?
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c851
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the appeal court ruled that the case should be sent back to a regional court to be considered again under a new judge. We are monitoring that situation closely and have made clear our continuing interest. It does not appear to me to be uncommon that, in general, cases take a long time to go through the courts in Poland. The facts as the noble and learned Lord has put them are right: for just over 12 months Mr Manzarpour has been in custody and without bail. I understand the proposition that is made. We are taking a close and active interest in the case, and we are looking after the rights of Mr Manzarpour as well as we can.
My Lords, the appeal court ruled that the case should be sent back to a regional court to be considered again under a new judge. We are monitoring that situation closely and have made clear our continuing interest. It does not appear to me to be uncommon that, in general, cases take a long time to go through the courts in Poland. The facts as the noble and learned Lord has put them are right: for just over 12 months Mr Manzarpour has been in custody and without bail. I understand the proposition that is made. We are taking a close and active interest in the case, and we are looking after the rights of Mr Manzarpour as well as we can.
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c852
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
For how long and for what reasons Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British-Iranian dual national, has been held in a Polish prison in connection with extradition proceedings to the United States.
For how long and for what reasons Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British-Iranian dual national, has been held in a Polish prison in connection with extradition proceedings to the United States.
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative; Social Democratic Party)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 March 2006
Answered on
30 March 2006
My Lords, Mr Ali Manzarpour was arrested in Poland on 17 February 2005 under a US-issued international arrest warrant requesting his extradition to the US on charges that he attempted to export a biplane from the United States to Iran via the UK illegally and other items from the US to Iran via Austria illegally.
Subjects
Detainees; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
30 March 2006
Reference
680 c851
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What representations they have made to the governments of the United States and Poland about the case of Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British citizen, concerning the application by the Government of the United States for his extradition from Poland to the United States.
What representations they have made to the governments of the United States and Poland about the case of Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British citizen, concerning the application by the Government of the United States for his extradition from Poland to the United States.
Asked by
Lord Waddington
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
15 March 2006
We continue to monitor closely Mr Manzarpour’s case. Our embassy in Warsaw previously registered our interest in the case with the Polish Ministry of Justice. Our consul-general again called on the ministry on 14 February to highlight our continuing interest.We have had no discussions with the US Government about Mr Manzarpour.Consular staff have visited Mr Manzarpour in prison, most recently in December 2005. Staff in Warsaw and London remain in regular contact with Mr Manzarpour’s lawyers and his family and friends.
Subjects
British nationality; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
15 March 2006
Reference
679 c231WA; 4444
House
House of Lords
Whether they will take steps to secure the release of Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British citizen, following the decision of a Polish court to extradite him to the United States.
Whether they will take steps to secure the release of Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British citizen, following the decision of a Polish court to extradite him to the United States.
Asked by
Lord Goodhart
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
27 February 2006
Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British/Iranian dual national, remains in detention in Poland awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings concerning a US extradition request. Following a number of hearings, the court decided on 2 February that it is legal to extradite Mr Manzarpour to the US. The verdict is subject to appeal. The final decision on extradition rests with the Polish Minister of Justice.We have been monitoring Mr Mazarpour’s case closely. Our embassy in Warsaw has previously registered our interest in the case with the Ministry of Justice. A senior official called on the ministry again on 14 February to highlight our continuing interest. Consular staff have visited Mr Manzarpour five times in prison since he was arrested in February 2005—most recently in December. Staff in Warsaw and London remain in regular contact with Mr Manzarpour’s lawyer and his family and friends.
Subjects
British nationality; Extradition; Prisoners; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
27 February 2006
Reference
679 c14WA; 4031
House
House of Lords
What are the current circumstances of Mr Manzarpour, a British citizen, in connection with his extradition to the United States.
What are the current circumstances of Mr Manzarpour, a British citizen, in connection with his extradition to the United States.
Asked by
Earl Attlee
(Conservative; Social Democratic Party)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
27 February 2006
Mr Ali Manzarpour, a British/Iranian dual national, remains in prison in Poland awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings concerning his extradition to the US. Following a number of hearings, the Polish court decided on 2 February that it was legal to extradite Mr Manzarpour to the US. The verdict is subject to appeal. The final decision on extradition rests with the Polish Minister of Justice.
Subjects
British nationality; Extradition; Poland; USA; Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Date
27 February 2006
Reference
3979; 679 c14WA
House
House of Lords