Written question asked by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006.

Extradition: Mr Manzarpour

Question: 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.

Answer: 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 679 c14WA; 4031
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: British nationality Extradition Prisoners Poland USA Car Servicing and Repair Task Force
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk