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Extradition

To ask the Solicitor-General how many representations he has received on the US-UK Extradition Treaty in 2006.
Asked by
Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 July 2006
Reference
449 c1615W; 88326
House
House of Commons
Extradition (United States)
I am told that there are currently no extradition requests from the UK before the American courts that have been outstanding for more than two years, but there are some requests for individuals who are on the run when it has not been possible to make an arrest, or for individuals who are serving in US prisons.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
27 April 2006
Reference
445 c709
House
House of Commons
Extradition (United States)
How many extradition requests by the UK have been outstanding with the US authorities for in excess of (a) 10, (b) five and (c) two years; and if he will make a statement. [66198]
Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
27 April 2006
Reference
445 c709; 66198
House
House of Commons
Extradition (United States)
On comparable arrangements, requests to the United States take an average of approximately five months to conclude and those to the UK take about seven months, so we take slightly longer. The standard for extradition in the United States under the Bill of Rights is one probable cause; that is part of the constitution, so we have to respect it. We think that our standard of requesting information is appropriate. The systems are slightly different, but very similar. There was an unfairness before 2003 in that the UK required a prima facie case, which was a much higher standard, but we have rebalanced the situation and it is much fairer than it ever was. We want the ratification of the 2003 extradition treaty. The Home Secretary has recently raised that with the US Attorney-General, and we hope that the US Senate will advise on and consent to it as soon as possible.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
27 April 2006
Reference
445 c709-10
House
House of Commons
Extradition (United States)
As for reciprocity, it is always difficult to balance the different ways in which decisions are made under different legal systems. The systems all have differing histories and statutory backgrounds. We need to ensure, as far as possible, that there is a level of reciprocity that is fair to those for whom we make applications and for whom applications are made to us. We have a well-established practice for dealing with treaties, which, in our view, broadly works fairly and well.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
27 April 2006
Reference
445 c710
House
House of Commons
Crown Prosecution Service

To ask the Solicitor-General whether, in coming to the decision not to prosecute Babar Ahmad, the Crown Prosecution Service asked the United States authorities to provide the evidence upon which they were basing the request for extradition.
Asked by
Lynne Jones (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
32118; 440 c320W;440 c320W
House
House of Commons
Extradition
Yes—today, hopefully
Answered by
Mike O'Brien (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
16 June 2005
Reference
435 c394
House
House of Commons
United States (Extradition)

To ask the Solicitor General, if he will make a statement on those matters the Department has to take into account and what steps it has to take when it receives a request for extradition from the US.
Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 June 2005
Reference
435 c600-1W;435 c604-5W; 4431
House
House of Commons
Extradition
If the Attorney-General will discuss with the US authorities reciprocal rights for those facing extradition.
Asked by
David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
16 June 2005
Reference
435 c394; 4734
House
House of Commons
Extradition
I entirely disagree with the right hon. Gentleman's analysis. There are similar arrangements in place for extradition for 48 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, European countries and the US. Precise reciprocity in extradition arrangements is impossible because legal systems are different. Today, arrangements with the US are broadly comparable in most respects, including with respect to the standard of information needed for requests either way—from the US or here. We now require information that is similar to the US requirement of probable cause. Before 2003, we required a prima facie case, which is a higher requirement than probable cause. We are satisfied that the balance of reciprocity is comparable now. We are doing the right thing now, and we believe that making it more difficult for those accused of crime to be brought to court, as the right hon. Gentleman wants, is the wrong approach.
Answered by
Mike O'Brien (Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
16 June 2005
Reference
435 c394
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions she has had with the US Administration with regard to movement towards a hydrogen-based economy; and what joint research with the hydrogen economy is being undertaken.
Asked by
David Drew (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 January 2005
Reference
210927; 430 c624W;430 c624-5W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what liability was agreed by the Office of Civil Nuclear Security in respect of the shipment of plutonium from the United States to France aboard the Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail.
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 December 2004
Reference
200715; 428 c594W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, whether the transport ships, Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail, were operating on Government service in recent movement of plutonium from the US to France.
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 2004
Reference
200718; 428 c224W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the cost was (a) of investigations and (b) in administration to the UK Government in preparation for the transport of plutonium from the United States to France aboard the Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail.
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 2004
Reference
200717; 428 c223-4W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what role the UK Government played in (a) reviewing and (b) approving the security arrangements provided by the United States and France aboard the Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail.
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 2004
Reference
200716; 428 c223W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what role the UK Government played in reviewing and approving the security arrangements provided by the United States and France for the transport of plutonium from the United States to France aboard the Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail. - It...
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 November 2004
Reference
197864; 426 c1937W;426 c1942W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what liability was agreed by the Office of Civil Nuclear Security in respect of the shipment of plutonium from the United States to France aboard the Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail. - It has not proved possible to respond before...
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 November 2004
Reference
426 c1937W;426 c1942W; 197865
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, whether the transport ships, Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail were operating on government service in the recent movement of plutonium from the US to France. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 November 2004
Reference
197862; 426 c1936W;426 c1942W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the cost was in (a) investigations and (b) administration to the UK Government in preparation for the transport of plutonium from the United States to France aboard the Pacific Teal and Pacific Pintail. - It has not proved possible...
Asked by
Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 November 2004
Reference
197863; 426 c1936-7W;426 c1942W
House
House of Commons
Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when the BNFL ships contracted to transport weapons grade plutonium from Charleston to Cherbourg (a) leave Charleston and (b) arrive at Cherbourg; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 11 October 2004).
Asked by
David Chaytor (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 October 2004
Reference
425 c319-20W; 190096
House
House of Commons