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To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Germany to encourage it to extradite to Belgium the Iranian diplomat arrested in connection with the planned terrorist bomb attack on the meeting of the National Council of Resistance of Iran in Paris on 30 June.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Germany to encourage it to extradite to Belgium the Iranian diplomat arrested in connection with the planned terrorist bomb attack on the meeting of the National Council of Resistance of Iran in Paris on 30 June.
We have not received or made specific representations from other governments on the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany but we are concerned by reports that an Iranian diplomat may have been involved with a plot against a conference in Paris. We work closely with our European partners on security and counter-terrorism issues.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has co-operated with the United Kingdom police in returning wanted and on-the-run criminals; and what assessment they have made of the impact United Kingdom non-recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has had on fugitives being returned....
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has co-operated with the United Kingdom police in returning wanted and on-the-run criminals; and what assessment they have made of the impact United Kingdom non-recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has had on fugitives being returned....
The UK does not recognise the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This means that no formal relationship exists for anti-criminal operations or extradition. However,
the UK maintains a constructive dialogue with Turkish Cypriots on many issues of immediate concern. The Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities use the bi-communal sub-committee on crime and criminal matters to exchange information on these important issues.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of the decisions on the applications by Jordan for the extradition of Abu Qatada and that by Thailand for the extradition of Lee Aldhouse, they intend to re-examine and amend the relevant legislation to ensure that a higher threshold is applied...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of the decisions on the applications by Jordan for the extradition of Abu Qatada and that by Thailand for the extradition of Lee Aldhouse, they intend to re-examine and amend the relevant legislation to ensure that a higher threshold is applied...
The Government are seeking to deport, rather than extradite, Abu Qatada to Jordan.
In terms of extradition, the Government have no plans to introduce a different threshold for extradition requests based on the nationality of the person requested.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government on how many occasions since June 2010 they have sanctioned the extradition of (1) a British, and (2) a non-British, national, charged with a capital offence to a country that still retains the death penalty; and what were the names of those extradited.[HL4520]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government on how many occasions since June 2010 they have sanctioned the extradition of (1) a British, and (2) a non-British, national, charged with a capital offence to a country that still retains the death penalty; and what were the names of those extradited.[HL4520]
Since June 2010 there have been five individuals charged with a capital offence (murder) who have been extradited to a country or US state that still retains the death penalty. Of these five, two individuals were British Citizens and three were foreign nationals.
The five individuals are Ralston Wellington, Marcus Bebb-Jones, Janjira Smith, Joshua Edwards and Lee Aldhouse.
In accordance with Section 94 of the Extradition Act 2003, in each of these cases the Secretary of State obtained written assurances that the death penalty would not be imposed, or if imposed, not carried out.
The information for this answer applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland only. Scotland deals with its own extradition cases.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government for how long the Gary McKinnon case has been awaiting a final decision; and what expert opinion in the case the Home Secretary has (1) sought, (2) accepted, and (3) rejected.[HL1640]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government for how long the Gary McKinnon case has been awaiting a final decision; and what expert opinion in the case the Home Secretary has (1) sought, (2) accepted, and (3) rejected.[HL1640]
The Home Secretary agreed to review the case of Gary McKinnon in May 2010. She will consider carefully all the relevant medical and legal material, and other representations before making her decision.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the comments on the case of Gary McKinnon by John Arquilla.[HL1641]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the comments on the case of Gary McKinnon by John Arquilla.[HL1641]
The Home Secretary agreed to review the case of Gary McKinnon in May 2010. She will consider carefully all the relevant medical and legal material, and other representations before making her decision.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the United Kingdom’s extradition arrangements with the United States are substantially different from those of other Commonwealth countries; and, if so, to what extent the differences are influenced by international security arrangements rather than judicial considerations.[HL643]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the United Kingdom’s extradition arrangements with the United States are substantially different from those of other Commonwealth countries; and, if so, to what extent the differences are influenced by international security arrangements rather than judicial considerations.[HL643]
Extradition between the UK and the US is governed by the bilateral UK-US treaty that came into force on 26 April 2007, as amended by the agreement on extradition between the US and the European Union, which came
into force on 1 February 2010. Extradition between the UK and Commonwealth countries is governed by the London Scheme on Extradition within the Commonwealth.
Although not identical, both these instruments contain safeguards for defendants commonly found in cross-border criminal justice measures. The London Scheme requires the requesting state to establish a prima facie case that the person committed an offence, but this is disapplied in domestic law in relation to Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It has also been disapplied as between the UK and the US. The UK still requires prima facie evidence from other signatories to the London Scheme. These differences are based on judicial considerations and not on international security arrangements.
Extradition arrangements between the US and Commonwealth countries are a bilateral matter for the countries concerned.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November 2011 (WA 10), what further medical reports they have received regarding Gary McKinnon; what assessment they have made of the potential psychological impact on Gary McKinnon due to the uncertainty about his potential extradition...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November 2011 (WA 10), what further medical reports they have received regarding Gary McKinnon; what assessment they have made of the potential psychological impact on Gary McKinnon due to the uncertainty about his potential extradition...
The sole issue for my right honourable friend the Home Secretary to consider is whether Mr McKinnon's extradition would contravene his human rights. She is currently reviewing all the relevant material, including extensive representations provided by Mr McKinnon’s solicitors covering all aspects of his case.
It would not be appropriate for me to comment on a case being considered in another jurisdiction. I would, however, note that Mr McKinnon’s case has been exhaustively considered in the UK courts.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there have been any substantive alterations made to the United Kingdom’s extradition arrangements with the United States in the past two years; whether terms for extradition are reciprocal; and whether any new safeguards have been implemented since June 2010.[HL644]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there have been any substantive alterations made to the United Kingdom’s extradition arrangements with the United States in the past two years; whether terms for extradition are reciprocal; and whether any new safeguards have been implemented since June 2010.[HL644]
There have been no substantial alterations made to the UK’s extradition arrangements with the US and no new safeguards have been implemented since 2010. The terms for extradition are as broadly reciprocal as can be between two countries given that they are based on different legal systems.
The UK-US extradition treaty was also considered by the independent review of the UK’s extradition arrangements led by Sir Scott Baker. The panel found that the treaty does not operate in an unbalanced manner. The Home Secretary is considering the review panel’s findings and will announce the Government’s response shortly.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many United States citizens were extradited to the United Kingdom between January 2004 and April 2012 for crimes allegedly committed whilst the person was in the United States; and how many such applications for extradition are pending.[HL646]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many United States citizens were extradited to the United Kingdom between January 2004 and April 2012 for crimes allegedly committed whilst the person was in the United States; and how many such applications for extradition are pending.[HL646]
As a person’s nationality has never been a bar to extradition between the UK and the US, the nationality of the person whose extradition was sought was not, before 2010, always recorded. Information about where the alleged offence was committed in each case is not held centrally; however, in every case the alleged offence would have to come within the jurisdiction of the requesting state. The answer reflects these qualifications.
Between 2010 and April 2012, 10 people were extradited from the US to the UK, of whom two were US nationals. Neither has been identified as being accused of a crime which was committed while the person was in the US. Currently, there is one outstanding request from the UK to the US for a US citizen. This has not been identified as involving a crime which was committed while the person was in the US.
In the same timeframe, 23 people were extradited from the UK to the US. Fifteen were UK nationals, of whom three were dual nationals (of the UK and a third state). None has been identified as being accused solely of a crime committed whilst the person was in
the UK. There are currently 17 outstanding requests from the US to the UK for UK citizens. Of these 17, there are five cases where I can confirm that the alleged offences were committed whilst the person was in the UK.
The figures given in this reply do not include requests between the US and Scotland.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many United Kingdom citizens were extradited to the United States between January 2004 and April 2012 for crimes allegedly committed whilst the person was in the United Kingdom; and how many such applications for extradition are pending.[HL647]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many United Kingdom citizens were extradited to the United States between January 2004 and April 2012 for crimes allegedly committed whilst the person was in the United Kingdom; and how many such applications for extradition are pending.[HL647]
As a person’s nationality has never been a bar to extradition between the UK and the US, the nationality of the person whose extradition was sought was not, before 2010, always recorded. Information about where the alleged offence was committed in each case is not held centrally; however, in every case the alleged offence would have to come within the jurisdiction of the requesting state. The answer reflects these qualifications.
Between 2010 and April 2012, 10 people were extradited from the US to the UK, of whom two were US nationals. Neither has been identified as being accused of a crime which was committed while the person was in the US. Currently, there is one outstanding request from the UK to the US for a US citizen. This has not been identified as involving a crime which was committed while the person was in the US.
In the same timeframe, 23 people were extradited from the UK to the US. Fifteen were UK nationals, of whom three were dual nationals (of the UK and a third state). None has been identified as being accused solely of a crime committed whilst the person was in
the UK. There are currently 17 outstanding requests from the US to the UK for UK citizens. Of these 17, there are five cases where I can confirm that the alleged offences were committed whilst the person was in the UK.
The figures given in this reply do not include requests between the US and Scotland.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in dealing with the extradition case involving Gary McKinnon, they have given consideration to the comments made by the New Zealand judge David Harvey, in the Megaupload case, that in considering extradition to the United States he recognised “the need not only for a...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in dealing with the extradition case involving Gary McKinnon, they have given consideration to the comments made by the New Zealand judge David Harvey, in the Megaupload case, that in considering extradition to the United States he recognised “the need not only for a...
The sole issue for my right honourable friend the Home Secretary to consider is whether Mr McKinnon's extradition would contravene his human rights. She is currently reviewing all the relevant material, including extensive representations provided by Mr McKinnon’s solicitors covering all aspects of his case.
It would not be appropriate for me to comment on a case being considered in another jurisdiction. I would, however, note that Mr McKinnon’s case has been exhaustively considered in the UK courts.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people have been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States under the terms of the Extradition Act 2003; and how many have been extradited from the United States to the United Kingdom.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people have been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States under the terms of the Extradition Act 2003; and how many have been extradited from the United States to the United Kingdom.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 25 January (WA 232), whether, when considering the review of United Kingdom extradition law, the Home Secretary will take into account evidence of the conditions in United States prisons, such as those described recently by extradited...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 25 January (WA 232), whether, when considering the review of United Kingdom extradition law, the Home Secretary will take into account evidence of the conditions in United States prisons, such as those described recently by extradited...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government in relation to what charges, and from which countries, they have received applications for the extradition of (1) Gary McKinnon, (2) Richard O’Dwyer, and (3) Abu Qatada; how many of those applications are still outstanding; and what would be the maximum sentence for someone found...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government in relation to what charges, and from which countries, they have received applications for the extradition of (1) Gary McKinnon, (2) Richard O’Dwyer, and (3) Abu Qatada; how many of those applications are still outstanding; and what would be the maximum sentence for someone found...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States under the terms of the Extradition Act 2003 (1) have been tried and acquitted, (2) remain in custody awaiting trial, and (3) have been found guilty and sentenced; and in each such case...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States under the terms of the Extradition Act 2003 (1) have been tried and acquitted, (2) remain in custody awaiting trial, and (3) have been found guilty and sentenced; and in each such case...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to make representations to the government of the United States about the intervention of the United States Ambassador in parliamentary scrutiny of the UK/US Extradition Treaty and the Gary McKinnon case.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to make representations to the government of the United States about the intervention of the United States Ambassador in parliamentary scrutiny of the UK/US Extradition Treaty and the Gary McKinnon case.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November (WA 18), whether any of the three persons accused or convicted of terrorism offences who were extradited from the United States over the past 40 years had been convicted in the United Kingdom and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November (WA 18), whether any of the three persons accused or convicted of terrorism offences who were extradited from the United States over the past 40 years had been convicted in the United Kingdom and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November (WA 18), whether any of the three persons accused or convicted of terrorism offences who were extradited from the United States over the last 40 years were American nationals.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November (WA 18), whether any of the three persons accused or convicted of terrorism offences who were extradited from the United States over the last 40 years were American nationals.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November (WA 6-7), whether the agreed legal constraint on extradition to a category 2 territory (in this case, the United States) applies equally to extradition for alleged crimes where the length of sentence that could...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 7 November (WA 6-7), whether the agreed legal constraint on extradition to a category 2 territory (in this case, the United States) applies equally to extradition for alleged crimes where the length of sentence that could...